A debt-ridden correspondence college professor mistakenly identified as an economist. He navigates government interviews and a Nazi fifth column plot using con tricks, disguises, and sheer ignorance.
A bumbling but earnest police sergeant who leads his station in Turnbotham Round. Tasked with making arrests to prevent station closure, he sets up ill-fated speed traps, accidentally detains the Chief Constable, and unwittingly uncovers a smuggling ring. His comedic incompetence often backfires, yet he remains determined to uphold the law, culminating in a chaotic chase and a final defiant punch against authority.
Alec Smart is a teacher working in a prison who applies to become headmaster of Narkover school. After a forged reference helps him secure the post, he struggles with the unruly students and becomes involved in the effort to recover Lady Dorking's stolen necklace. He captains the school rugby team and ultimately exposes the thieves.
Will Hay has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Signature works include The Black Sheep of Whitehall, Where There's a Will, My Learned Friend. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
