T. E. B. Clarke (1907–1989)

Pretty much Benny's only movie in a starring role, this is a slapstick that misses. It would have worked better as a 30-minute episode of Get Smart. Even an ice show with everyone falling down isn't funny. Nothing wrong with Hill's performance; he's likable enough as a well-meaning but dim-witted man who wins 100 pounds and a bloodhound in a detective magazine contest and immediately sets himself up as a private eye. He does attract the attention of beautiful Belinda Lee, however, so things are looking up. Not for Ms. Lee, however, who died in a car wreck a scant few years later after a disappointing career. She's quite all right here, though. The other characters are stereotyped cops and Eastern European baddies straight out of Get Smart (or maybe Bullwinkle.) Nice cinematography, however, including some great scenes of London.… (meer)