A Spot of Bother is a 1938 British comedy film directed by David MacDonald and starring Robertson Hare, Alfred Drayton, Sandra Storme and Kathleen Joyce. The film is a farce in which a bishop unwisely decides to loan the cathedral funds to a dubious businessman. Meanwhile, his secretary is involved with smuggled goods. It was shot at Pinewood Studios and adapted from a play by Vernon Sylvaine. The film's sets were designed by Wilfred Arnold.
Cast
Robertson Hare as Mr Rudd
Alfred Drayton as Mr Watney
Sandra Storme as Sadie
Kathleen Joyce as Margaret Watney
Ruth Maitland as Mrs Watney
Gordon James as Joe
Robert Hale as Colonel Pigge
Fewlass Llewellyn as Bishop of Barchester
Drusilla Wills as Miss Hagworthy
Julian Vedey as Scheipman
O. B. Clarence as Butler
Edie Martin as An Occasional Bar-Lady
Hay Petrie as McTavish the Golf Club Official
Critical reception
TV Guide called the film a "decent comedy with some good character performances."
References
External links
1938 films
1938 comedy films
British comedy films
Films directed by David MacDonald (director) Films shot at Pinewood Studios Films produced by Anthony Havelock-Allan Films set in England British black-and-white films Films scored by Percival Mackey 1930s English-language films 1930s British films English-language comedy films