Genevieve (1954)

I love finding these diamonds of cinematic antiquities.  An old comedy that still holds up today as a hilarious and in many ways universal story.  It's about a couple who are a part of the Veteran Auto Club who drive to Brighton from London with another couple.  The two men, Alan McKim (John Gregson) and Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), become competitive about their cars, to the point where they make a bet that causes an outlandish race on the road.   Alan's wife, Wendy (Dinah Sheridan) doesn't want to go on the trip and is at first against the two friends quarrelling (a tension that seems inspired by Ambrose's cozy friendship with Wendy).  Then there's Ambrose's date, Rosalind Peters (Kay Kendell) who knows her way with a trumpet.   It's also an innovative film too, as the film is shot on location instead of on a set.  This was certainly a logistic challenge for that time and is one of the reasons this film still holds up.   So if you're in the mood for a goofy good British comedy then take a ride with this one; it's a real blast.  Grade: A