Classic Ealing comedy, starring Will Hay. The staff and pupils of St Michael's public school are evacuated from England to a remote Scottish castle, said to be haunted by ghostly bagpipes which warn of an imminent death. Sure enough the pipes are heard - and the headmaster is found dead. As the pattern repeats itself for his successor, science master Hay, a colleague, and some of the pupils, try to get to the bottom of the mystery before the legend claims a third victim.
Hay still raises laughs, despite the whole thing being understandably dated. His friend and frequent collaborator Claude Hulbert co-stars as a fellow teacher. Veteran character actors Raymond Huntley and Felix Aylmer provide strong support, alongside John Laurie (Dad's Army), and a young Charles Hawtrey (Carry On films). Given that this was shot and takes place during wartime, the solution to the mystery won't come as any surprise; but it's enjoyable getting there. 7/10.
Hay still raises laughs, despite the whole thing being understandably dated. His friend and frequent collaborator Claude Hulbert co-stars as a fellow teacher. Veteran character actors Raymond Huntley and Felix Aylmer provide strong support, alongside John Laurie (Dad's Army), and a young Charles Hawtrey (Carry On films). Given that this was shot and takes place during wartime, the solution to the mystery won't come as any surprise; but it's enjoyable getting there. 7/10.