Rolling Home is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Will Fyffe, Ince and Molly Lamont. It was written by Frank Launder from a story by Marriott Edgar and Fyffe and was made at Shepperton Studios.
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Plot
MacGregor and his chum Wally stow away on a luxury yacht. They discover that the first mate is trying to smuggle his crooked brother into England, and manage to thwart the situation.
Cast
Will Fyffe as John McGregor
Ralph Ince as Wally
Molly Lamont as Ann
Ruth Maitland as Mrs. Murray
Jock McKay as Jock
Margaret Moffat as Mrs. McGregor
James Raglan as Captain Pengelly
Harold Saxon-Snell as Callaghan
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The story is a poor one, and its presentation is sadly lacking in continuity. The attempts to portray a Scottish village and convey local colour are ludicrous. There is little regard for the need for correct detail, and the producers have committed several crude blunders. The supporting cast is poor, and in a mediocre piece of screenwork Will Fyffe is the one redeeming feature."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Amusing blend of Scottish comedy and nautical melodrama, with cannibal island dream interlude which will please many audiences. Appeal is built around the bibulous personality of Will Fyffe, who is outstanding. Plot contains steady flow of laughs, some thrills and two or amusing surprise twists. Typical Fyffe songs interpolated, but never long enough to retard action. Support is adequate, and facile direction ensures maintenance of interest."
Kine Weekly wrote: "Admirers of the popular Scots comedian will find that Will Fyffe is thoroughly at home on the screen and that his portrayal of a convivial sailor is convincing and thoroughly satisfying. It is his characterisation that th picture relies on; the story itself is a mixed effort.