A young couple, David and Catherine Robinson, has to turn their large country house into a money-making proposition. Their solution is to invite the kids of the rich and famous to spend a summer enjoying all the loving care and attention they miss at home. After the youngsters arrive, David quickly realizes what the offensive little punks need is some real discipline, and so the summer begins.
Acting
Leslie Phillips' signature cadence in full force.
Production
Glorious black-and-white British countryside aesthetic.
Director
Gerald Thomas
Leslie Phillips
David Robinson
Geraldine McEwan
Catherine Robinson
Julia Lockwood
Fenella / Vanilla
Irene Handl
Mrs. Spicer
Esma Cannon
District Nurse
Noel Purcell
Tandy
Joan Hickson
Cook
Cyril Raymond
Col. Matthews
Alan Gifford
Edgar Treadgold
Sydney Tafler
Mr. Rockbottom
Brian Oulton
Vicar
Eric Pohlmann
King
Patricia Jessel
Queen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the early 'Carry On' cinematic universe before the franchise fully codified its formula.
Based on Verily Anderson's memoir 'Beware of Children,' which chronicled her actual experiences running a holiday home for wealthy kids.
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