Lock Up Your Daughters (1969)

Title: Lock Up Your Daughters (1969)
Lock Up Your Daughters is a 1969 British period comedy film guided by Peter Coe and also created by Andrew Donally, with screenplay by Hugh as well as Margaret Williams. The movie happens in the 18th century as well as is based upon a 1959 play of the very same name, which subsequently was motivated by Henry Fielding's comedy "Rape upon Rape". The film stars Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Glynis Johns, as well as Ian Bannen. Embed in England, the film informs the story of a set of youths who enjoy a collection of charming adventures, triggering confusion, misconceptions, and also amusing situations.

Plot Overview
The story focuses on the affluent as well as carefree Lord Foppington (Christopher Plummer) and his entourage of wild and also licentious friends, as they show up in an English nation town where they try to advance their enchanting occupations. The film introduces the audience to several primary characters, such as the stunning innocent Hilaret Pollard (Susannah York), the troublesome Squeezum (Roy Kinnear), as well as the conniving as well as enthusiastic Lady Clumsey (Glynis Johns).

The plot enlarges when Lord Foppington comes to be infatuated with the virtuous Hilaret Pollard, who is frequently under the watchful eye of her increasingly safety father (Harry Locke). Woman Clumsey, with her deceitful methods and also manipulative techniques, tries to use this obsession to her benefit to better her own program. To make complex matters better, the town's infamous legislation policeman, Colonel von Hassenpfeffer (Alan Webb), attempts to capitalize on Lord Foppington's love interests in a scheme to confiscate his wealth.

Problems as well as Amorous Misadventures
Lord Foppington himself in a series of comic enchanting accidents, as he attempts to win the heart of young Hilaret, however always ends up in absurd situations. The film also consists of a number of scenes of mistaken identity, as Lord Foppington's body servant, Ramble (Ian Bannen), is typically mistaken for his master as well as becomes associated with the love lives of the various other characters.

In one particular instance, Ramble is mistaken for Lord Foppington by Lady Clumsey and also is attracted in an effort to attempt to blackmail him as well as safeguard her family's lot of money. Ultimately, Ramble as well as Hilaret fulfill as well as drop genuinely in love with one another, however not without the following mayhem and additional issues. The weaves lead to misunderstandings galore, with a mix of adventure and threat thrown in.

Resolution and Conclusion
As the film proceeds, the personalities find themselves captured in an internet of deception and also intrigue. Ultimately, the fact is introduced, as well as Ramble's true identity and also loyalties are revealed. In the end, Lord Foppington is handicapped in his attempts to dominate Hilaret's love, bring about a remarkable and amusing orgasm in which all the lead characters' numerous schemes emerge.

After much complication and also hilarity, the film wraps up with a delighted ending, as Ramble as well as Hilaret triumph over the disorder surrounding them and unite in holy wedlock. In true reconstruction funny style, the film's resolution pokes fun at the high society and noble recklessness of the moment, with love and real worth getting rid of the duplicitous and corrupt nature of the personalities.

Reception
Secure Your Daughters received mixed testimonials upon its launch, with some applauding the efficiencies of the lead stars, the dynamic as well as vibrant cinematography, and the amusing treatment of the initial play, while others slammed the film for being disjointed as well as bawdy. Regardless of these varied responses, the film continues to continue to be an amusing take a look at the comical intrigues and love of the 18th century aristocracy.

Top Cast