i recall see this movie when i be young and be a fan of the book ( the tin of pineapple chunk scene be still the funny bit of write i have ever read ) but have just watch it again and i be sorely disappointed . the slapstick be completely at odds with jkj gentlemanly humour . however the location scenery on the thames help to make up for the poor direction and dialogue . i always like jimmy edward style on tv and but it doesn not translate well after 50 year . laurence harvey make a big mistake with this and he be not a comedian but a usual david tomlinson provide a solid performance . jill ireland and shirley eaton and lisa gastoni a the female interest be much much good than the boy .