Ken's first cinema film from 1963. A light comedy, something Ken hasn't done since, and a strange choice for someone famous for his documentaries on composers. Presumably Ken not being a cinema director had little choice for his first film.
My memories before rewatching it (actually I saw it in the cinema of the British Film Institute a short while back so I am recreating my memories before I saw it then). A good innocent love story of two innocents (newcomer Alita Naughton, minor British comedy star James Booth), coupled with spectacular photography. I liked the girl's worldy innocence, and the images I remembered were the opening scene on the pier with the long cycle ride, the deckchairs in the water, and Alita framed in the whole screen using her typewriter.
The site has some photos of these, but they are pretty small (Internet speeds allow bigger photos) so I will try and update with better photos soon.
Phallic Frenzy, the last overview of Ken's films, dismisses the film, unfairly I think, in under three pages, and with few insights into the film.
More to come, comments and other views welcome.
Iain