Sir Simon Loveit (GIL SUTHERLAND), a widower, wishes to marry Miss Biddy Bellair (TORI HART). However, his son, Captain Bob Loveit (ADAM ALEXANDER), has already won her heart under the alias of Rhodophil before he went to war in Flanders. Upon his return, Captain Bob discovers, courtesy of his manservant Puff (JOHN FITZPATRICK), that Biddy has two other suitors, Captain Flash (DOMINIC ROUSE) and Mr. Fribble (MATTHEW BUTLER). Puff also discovers that his own wife, Tag (EMMA KING), whom he deserted six months ago, has been having an affair with Sir Simon’s manservant, Jasper (GRAHAM BUTLER). After coercing Flash and Fribble into a duel, Miss Biddy and Tag watch the ensuing chaos with glee as Captain Bob chases off his rivals. Sir Simon relinquishes his attachment to Miss Biddy leaving true love to win the day. Prologue by SIR IAN MCKELLEN and the ‘Author’ played by SIMON CALLOW.
Cast: Ian McKellen, Simon Callow, Carol Royle
Director: Matthew Butler
Year: 2013 | Run Time: 70 min
Genre: Comedy, Period, Romantic Comedy