One Way Pendulum (1965)

Director: Peter Yates

A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.

Cast

Eric Sykes

Mr. Groomkirby

Julia Foster

Sylvia

Peggy Mount

Mrs. Gantry

Mona Washbourne

Aunt Mildred

George Cole

Defence Counsel

Jonathan Miller

Kirby

Alison Leggatt

Mrs. Groomkirby

Douglas Wilmer

Judge

Glyn Houston

Detective Inspector Barnes

Graham Crowden

Prosecuting Counsel