Norman's a newspaper reporter - in his funniest film yet!

Press for Time

5.9 (17 votes)• 1966• 102m•Released

Comedy

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Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places

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Languages: English

Director: Robert Asher

Starring Cast: Norman Wisdom, Derek Bond, Angela Browne, Tracey Crisp, Allan Cuthbertson, Noel Dyson

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