Meet Mr. Lucifer

1953
1h 20m

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A television given as a retirement present is sold on to different households, causing misery each time.A television given as a retirement present is sold on to different households, causing misery each time.A television given as a retirement present is sold on to different households, causing misery each time.

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5.9/10

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Storyline

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Trivia
In one scene a shop window of television sets shows the Bush brand as part of the display. Bush was a subsidiary of the "Rank Organisation," the distributors of the film.

Goofs
The time of year is very confusing. Pantomimes run over Christmas and a poster states it will close early on January 7th but children are walking around collecting pennies with a guy for Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) and the chemist shop is showing a sign saying closed until September 12th.

Quotes
Sam Hollingsworth: Looks like a broken marriage on the way...
Mr. Lucifer: Dear TV - so much more effective than the old-fashioned lodger.

Connections
Featured in Those British Faces: A Tribute to Stanley Holloway 1890-1982 (1993)

Soundtracks
Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner
(uncredited)
Written by Hubert Gregg
Performed by Ian Carmichael and Olga Gwynne

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Featured review

9/10

Funny and charming

Just discovered this gem via Talking Pictures. A charming and very funny film. The story is a one off - the effect of the dreaded tv on the lives of those who become entranced with it. A host of wonderful actors popping up. A great script, witty and cogent. I wonder why this film is not better known. Great fun and a joy to watch.