Who Done It?

Who Done It? (1956)

This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money. He becomes a private detective and investigates a plot to assassinate British scientists.

Date of release
1956-03-20
TMDB
5.5 / 10 (14)
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Director
Basil Dearden

Casting

Interesting facts

Who Done It? is a 1956 British slapstick black and white comedy crime film directed by Basil Dearden and starring Benny Hill, Belinda Lee, David Kossoff, Garry Marsh, and George Margo. It was written by T. E. B. Clarke.

Production

It was one of the last films shot at Ealing Studios and also one of the last Ealing movies distributed by Rank. The movie was one of several attempts by Rank to build a new comic star to match the popularity of Norman Wisdom.

The film was announced in January 1955. "Benny Hill really is a good actor," said Dearden, "and unlike some comics... a most co operative chap to work with."

Filming started on 1 September 1955 and took 50 days, of which Hill was required for 47. Writer T.E.B. Clarke spent months studying Hill's technique on TV and the halls and created the script to showcase Hill's ability as a mimic.

It was one of several comedies Lee made while under contract at Rank.

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