A tasty slice of silent ham that deserves its reputation at the first
true Hitch flick. Apparently inspired by Jack the Ripper, an angsty
lodger (Ivor Novello, so pale he could be iced), rents a room in the midst
of the nasty 'Avenger' killings, bringing just a gun, a mysterious bag,
and some serious eyeliner. Daughter of the house Daisy finds herself
spurning irritating copper fiancé Joe in favour of a bit of a
challenge. Hard going at nearly two hours, but worth it just for the
density of spot-the-rip-off moments.
