Man of the Moment

Man of the Moment

6.5

Jan 01 1955

1h 25m

Comedy

Norman is a file clerk who accidentally becomes a British delegate to a diplomatic conference, befriends the queen of a remote island, and winds up a knight. Norman leaves rooms in shambles, tailors in shreds, and diplomats in bandages. Chased by gunmen and assassins of foreign powers, Norman finds himself running through active TV studio sets and interrupts various programs and performances in progress

Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Norman

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Penny

Belinda Lee

Belinda Lee

Sonia

Jerry Desmonde

Jerry Desmonde

Jackson

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