The Admirable Crichton (known as 'Paradise Lagoon' in the States) stars Kenneth More playing his usual easy going and charming role as the eponymous butler, who, when the family he serves gets shipwrecked on a deserted island for two years, becomes the 'Guv' of the island, with his former betters and masters following his instructions. He is also about to be married on the island to one of the ladies, until a ship is spotted and they return to England, where the social order is once again established. It's about equality, class, romance, and the notion that some men are meant to rule (or lead), and it is an old school family film with charm and some humour. It is based on the J.M Barrie 1902 play, and also on the real life 'Admirable Crichton' (James Crichton - a right clever git and sportsman who l would have hated). The FPO also pointed out that he is the bases for the butler in Red Dwarf called Kryten, which never occured to me. Damn! I hate it if she spots something l hadn't noticed or been aware of! Divorce!!!!
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