Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It

About This Movie

Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It is a curious blend of comedy and crime that wraps up the Inspector Hornleigh series. Gordon Harker, with his knack for blending humor and seriousness, brings a unique charm to the role of Hornleigh. The film's pacing is interesting; it starts off a bit slow, but the plot thickens as Hornleigh digs deeper into the mundane thefts at an army barracks. There’s a delightful absurdity to the situations he finds himself in, a hallmark of the series. The practical effects aren’t groundbreaking but serve the story well, and the supporting cast adds layers to the narrative. It’s this mix of lightheartedness in a crime backdrop that makes it distinctive within the genre.

This film, while not the most prominent entry in classic British cinema, holds a certain charm among collectors. It’s relatively scarce on physical formats, which adds to its allure for those hunting down all the entries in the Inspector Hornleigh series. The blend of comedy with crime makes it an interesting piece for fans of the genre, but its low profile means it often flies under the radar in discussions of wartime cinema.