No, My Darling Daughter

No, My Darling Daughter

Year: 1961

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: English

Director: Ralph Thomas

Comedy

Filmed in the Scenic Beauty of Bonnie Scotland A British business tycoon is surprised to discover his teenage daughter is being courted by a mysterious young man.

Light-hearted
Happy ending
Emotionally light
Low intensity
Steady pacing
Simple story

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1

Tansy meets Cornelius at Carr's London office

Wealthy Sir Michael Carr's daughter Tansy meets American Cornelius Allingham at her father's office in London. They quickly form a close friendship and share adventures around the city. Meanwhile, Thomas Barclay, Carr's old army comrade turned executive, has recently resigned from Carr's automobile company.

early in the story London (Carr's office)
2

Carr departs for New York; Tansy heads to Scotland with Barclay

Carr travels on a business trip to New York. He entrusts Tansy to General Barclay who takes her on a fishing vacation in Scotland, keeping his distance from her developing bond with Cornelius.

before the trip London / New York / Scotland
3

In Scotland, Tansy arranges a meeting with Cornelius

While Carr is away, Tansy secretly arranges for Cornelius to join her in Scotland. They tour local sights on his motor scooter and grow closer.

during the fishing vacation Scotland
4

Cornelius and Tansy camp together, hidden from Carr

The couple camps together, with Cornelius sleeping outside the tent. They continue to meet without telling anyone. The bond deepens.

during vacation Scotland
5

Carr discovers Tansy is missing; manhunt begins

Back in London, Carr realises his daughter is missing after a weekend in Scotland. He finds photographs of Cornelius and instigates a nationwide police manhunt. The search becomes high-profile.

upon discovery of the disappearance London
6

Thomas tracks them down and retrieves Tansy

General Barclay uses his army skills to locate the pair in the countryside. He sneaks up, knocks Cornelius out, and brings a resisting Tansy back to London. The plan to protect Tansy is carried out aggressively.

during pursuit Scotland to London
7

Cornelius reveals his true standing and surrenders

Cornelius awakens and learns he is wanted by the police. He hands himself to Carr and reveals that he is the heir to a fortune and holds significant shares in Carr's company. Carr is relieved and reassesses the threat of a fortune hunter.

after capture London
8

Carr blesses Cornelius and Tansy's engagement

With the truth out, Carr blesses the engagement between Cornelius and Tansy, relieved that his daughter hasn't been seduced by a fortune hunter. He sees a chance for stability and a strong alliance through the couple.

after surrender London
9

Thomas proclaims his love and they elope

Thomas realises he is in love with Tansy too. After a kiss, she realises she shares his feelings and they decide to elope. The twist complicates the planned arrangement.

after the blessing London
10

Barclay's fury and Carr's plan

General Barclay is furious at first about the turn of events. Carr gently reminds him that elopement and marriage were the exact hopes they had for the next generation. The two men reconcile around the unconventional plan.

after elopement London
11

Cornelius's business ties cement the alliance

Cornelius's status as heir and shareholder cements the business angle of the arrangement. Carr's company stands to benefit from the alliance with Cornelius. The domestic rift settles into a hopeful future.

after the reveal London
12

The story closes with a new family dynamic

With the romantic pairings in motion, Tansy and Thomas solidify their bond, while Carr and Barclay adapt to the new power dynamics. The future looks uncertain but hopeful for the blended family.

closing London

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