Up in the World

Norman is hired through the Labour Exchange to work as a window cleaner at Banderville Hall. He quickly encounters Reginald, an obnoxious teenage resident, and senses the house is dominated by Reginald's overprotective mother. The staff and inhabitants bow to Reginald's whims, setting the tone for the household.

Reginald's age prompts Major Willoughby to run the estate in his stead. The family and staff kowtow to Reginald, making the boy's whims the law of the house. Norman witnesses the absurd hierarchy that governs mealtimes, dances, and daily routines.

Reginald demands that Norman accompany him to London to see a magic show. He tortures Norman, tickling his feet and trapping him in an upstairs window frame. Reginald insists they go that evening, which means Norman can't escort Jeannie to the dance.

To lure Norman into compliance, the villains fake a repair visit and coax him into breaking the TV. A bogus repair van arrives to seal the setup, intending to kidnap Reginald. In a mix-up, they abduct Maurice instead, while Reginald has slipped away with Norman.

Norman and Reginald attend a show and dine at a venue owned by the kidnapper gang. The police arrive on the scene, and the criminals pin the blame on Norman for the kidnapping. Reginald sustains a bump on the head and loses his memory of the events.

Norman is convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison. As the longest-serving inmate, he becomes the de facto boss of the other prisoners. While cleaning windows on a long ladder, he eventually engineers a dramatic escape.

Heading back toward Banderville Hall, a series of mishaps leaves Norman looking like a paratrooper as he enters the estate with an army group hunting the escapee. His unlikely arrival adds to the chaos inside the house. The estate becomes a battlefield of sorts between pursuers and residents.

Norman tracks down Jeannie at a fancy dress party and disguises himself as a harem girl to blend in. He shares a tense dance with Major Willoughby, using the distraction to push Reginald toward remembering him. The disguise lets him move through the party without immediate suspicion.

Jeannie and Norman fight off guests and the army as the crowd panics. Tear gas is deployed, and Norman's quick thinking deflects the gas back toward the invaders. In the commotion, Reginald bumps his head and suddenly remembers everything.

Norman and Jeannie marry with the Sergeant and his men as wedding guests in morning dress. The couple is celebrated as other characters from the household look on, marking a joyful resolution to the chaotic adventures.