Set in the austere post–World War II British world of rationing, Cyril dreams up an ode to an imaginary character named Merlin Mound who can provide anything one can wish. Merlin becomes real and grants his host's wishes; not by conjuring the items out of thin air, but depriving them from other people's ownership, which leads to trouble.
Cyril Clarke
Betty Clarke
Merlin Mound
Mr. Short
Les Millins
Mrs. Short
Dinner Guest
Dinner Guest
Dinner Guest
Mrs. Fiddle
Window Cleaner
Head waiter Louis
Head Spiv
Police Inspector
Dinner Guest
Disrobed Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Police Clerk (uncredited)
Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)