The film "Your Past Is Showing" is a 1957 British black comedy, also known as "The Naked Truth" in the United States. It was directed by Mario Zampi and features a cast including Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, and Dennis Price. The plot revolves around a blackmailer, Nigel Dennis, who threatens to expose embarrassing secrets of English celebrities and nobility. The film is described as a "prescient satire" and a "wonderfully English tale of blackmail, attempted murder, and various other dirty deeds" featuring classic performances by the lead actors. The story involves the victims' attempts to deal with the blackmailer in amusing ways, including failed attempts to kill him and ultimately joining forces to confront him. The film received positive reviews for its entertaining and satirical portrayal of the blackmail scheme.
Plot
The plot of "Your Past Is Showing" (1957) revolves around a group of English celebrities and nobility who are being blackmailed by Nigel Dennis, a scandal sheet editor. The film is described as a "wonderfully English tale of blackmail, attempted murder, and various other dirty deeds". The story involves the victims' attempts to deal with the blackmailer in amusing ways, including failed attempts to kill him and ultimately joining forces to confront him. The film received positive reviews for its entertaining and satirical portrayal of the blackmail scheme.
Trailer
Cast
- Terry-Thomas as Lord Henry Mayley
- Peter Sellers as Sonny MacGregor
- Dennis Price as Nigel Dennis
- Peggy Mount as Flora Ransom
- Shirley Eaton as Melissa Right
- Joan Sims as Mrs. Mayley
- Miles Malleson as Reverend Cedric
- Kenneth Griffith as MacGregor's dresser
Director: Mario Zampi
Writer: Michael Pertwee
Genre: Comedy
Release Date (DVD): Jun 7, 2005
Theme
The theme of "Your Past Is Showing" (1957) revolves around the consequences of individuals' past actions and the humorous portrayal of a blackmail scheme targeting English celebrities and nobility. It satirizes the attempts of the victims to deal with the blackmailer in amusing ways, including failed attempts to kill him and ultimately joining forces to confront him.
Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its entertaining and satirical portrayal of the blackmail scheme, while others found the concept more promising than its execution on screen.
Settings
The film is set in England and portrays the glamorous and scandalous world of English celebrities and nobility.
Visual Styles and Techniques
The visual style of the film is typical of British comedies of the era, featuring a combination of indoor and outdoor settings, with a focus on the lavish lifestyles of the characters. The techniques used are in line with the comedic and satirical nature of the plot.
Trivia and Fun Facts
- The film is also known as "The Naked Truth" in the United States.
- It features classic performances by lead actors Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, and Dennis Price.
- The plot involves a scandal sheet editor's blackmail scheme targeting English celebrities and nobility.