Leave It to Me is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Monty Banks and starring Gene Gerrard, Olive Borden and Molly Lamont. It was written by Cecil Lewis, Frank Miller and Gerrard, adapted from the play Leave It to Psmith (1930) by Ian Hay and P.G. Wodehouse, itself based on Wodehouse's 1923 novel of the same title. It was made at Elstree Studios with sets designed by the art director David Rawnsley.
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Plot
Sebastian Help, an energetic entrepreneur running a help agency, agrees to stage a fake burglary for the Honorable Freddie, in order to collect a reward. Learning that the lovely Eve Halliday will be at Blandings Castle, the site of the heist, is an extra attraction. Posing as a poet, Sebastian stumbles into a plot by American crooks targeting the same necklace. He outwits the thieves, secures the jewels, and wins Eve's heart.
Cast
Gene Gerrard as Sebastian Help
Olive Borden as Peavey
Molly Lamont as Eve Halliday
George K. Gee as Coots
Gus McNaughton as Baxter
Clive Currie as Lord Emsworth
Toni Edgar-Bruce as Lady Constance
Peter Godfrey as Siegffied Velour
Syd Crossley as Beach
Melville Cooper as the Honorable Freddie
Wylie Watson as client
Reception
Kine Weekly wrote: "It is very slight in plot, but allows for plenty of typical Gerrard humour and fooling which is thoroughly entertaining."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Obviously designed as a vehicle for the exploitation of Gene Gerrard's particular personality, this film should prove very acceptable to his legion of admirers. He is the life and soul of the picture, putting over numerous gags with slickness and efficiency."