i can not praise the rake progress too highly . it have a witty script and extremely fine performance and a good william alwyn score ( include the famous calypso he write for the film ) and good look set by norman arnold and handsome cinematography by wilkie cooper . it tell a good story as well . yes and rex harrison be quite a bounder . at the time of the film release some critic be disappoint in how the character life suddenly change at the film end a valid objection which and have the script insert at least one transitional episode and might have make it more believable . however i find this a minor point and have take great pleasure in such a beautifully make production . it give harrison a good opportunity to widen his act range considerably . hitherto only light comedy role be offer him but in rake progress we see some serious sly villainy . it be this performance that take him to hollywood and by the way . a special bouquet to lilli palmer for another sensitive and touching performance . she be and without doubt and one of the fine actress on the screen . highly recommended .