Critics at the time praised the "sleek voice and poise" of Jean Dawnay and the dry-witted performance of Wilfrid Hyde-White . Modern viewers on IMDb often describe it as an "overlooked gem" with a "happy ending" and no violence or swearing.
Stars as Carmello. This was the second of four collaborations between Vaughan and director Herbert Wilcox. Wonderful Things (1958)
Some critics felt the production lacked polish and that Frankie Vaughan was less professional as an actor compared to the rest of the seasoned cast. Trivia & Fun Facts Critics at the time praised the "sleek voice
Appears as Sir Bertram, Anne’s father. Jean Dawnay: Makes her film debut as the socialite Anne. This was the second of four collaborations between
Unable to earn enough to marry his fiancée, Pepita ( Jocelyn Lane ), Carmello decides to travel to London to build a better life, promising to eventually send for her.
While Carmello is away, Mario sells his boat to pay for Pepita’s passage to London sooner. During the journey, Pepita realizes she actually loves Mario, while Carmello finds himself falling for a bored socialite named Anne ( Jean Dawnay ). Key Cast & Production
While difficult to find for many years, the film was released on DVD in 2013 as part of "The British Film" series by Network. Wonderful Things (1958) - IMDb