Don't Ever Leave Me [1949]

Made in 1949 this Rank classic comedy stars Jimmy Hanley as a car salesman who accidentally becomes a kidnapper! When veteran small-time crook Harry Denton (Edward Rigby) is released from prison he moves in with his Grandson Jack (Jimmy Hanley). Harry can t resist returning to his old ways and decides to kidnap Sheila (Petula Clark), the daughter of a well-known actor Michael Farlaine (Hugh Sinclair). Back at Jack's flat Harry gets more than he bargained for as Sheila welcomes the adventure of being kidnapped and the attention she receives in the press! As Sheila's father realises that the publicity generated by his daughter s disappearance is boosting ticket sales at his ailing theatre show he is not keen to see his daughter returned too quickly. Jack however is finding the going tough and when his long suffering girlfriend (Barbara Murray) begins to suspect he has another woman, he knows he must return Shelia and avoid prison! An excellent ensemble cast includes Anthony Newley, Dora Bryan, Dandy Nichols and Maurice Denham.