''Take It from Me'' is a 1937 British

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directed by

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and starring Max Miller, Betty Lynne and

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. It is often referred to by its working title, ''Transatlantic Trouble''. Ahead of its opening in Australia, the filmmakers were sued there by a Lady Fairhaven who complained that a character in the film with the same name could be confused for her. The case was settled out of court. Existing cast lists only refer to a "Lady Foxham"; it is possible the offending name was ultimately overdubbed. It is now believed to be a

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Plot

A British boxing promoter tries to get an opportunity for his man to fight for the title in America.

Cast

* Max Miller as Albert Hall * Betty Lynne as Lilli Maguet *

as Kid Brody * Clem Lawrence as Timber Wood * Zillah Bateman as Lady Foxham * James Stephenson as Lewis * Charlotte Parry as Mrs. Murphy * Joan Miller as Secretary *

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as Self *

Victor Rietti Victor Rietti (29 February 1888 – 3 December 1963) was an Italian-born actor and director who emigrated to the United Kingdom. He became known through his work in television, especially through the many live television productions of the ...

as Sailor

References

External links

* 1937 films 1937 comedy films 1930s English-language films Films directed by William Beaudine British black-and-white films Lost British comedy films 1937 lost films 1930s British films Films shot at Teddington Studios Warner Bros. films English-language comedy films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film-stub