Asking for Trouble

Date: 1942
Director: Oswald Mitchell
Production Company: British National Films

Stars: Max Miller, Carole Lynne, Mark Lester, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Location(s): Lancashire

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Escaping after being arrested for running an illegal bookmaking racket, a fishmonger is helped by the daughter of a General.

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Arriving late at his shop, fishmonger Dick Smith (Max Miller) sings "Mary From the Dairy" as he cycles into view. A studio shot included to show the star of the picture.

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A police van carries Dick away from court after he's sent to prison for accepting betting slips.

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Masquerading as Captain Fortescue, Dick accompanies Jane Smythe to the races with her parents. Steve Randall found Aintree Racecourse on Ormskirk Road, Aintree in Liverpool, Lancashire.

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When General Smythe's jockey becomes ill, Dick rides Rajah in the Grand Steeplechase. Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool located by Steve Randall who adds that the footage is of the 1939 Grand National.