Movie: Melody revisited

 

Here’s a chance to revisit Melody – the 1971 movie also known as SWALK that had among its stars Jack Wild (as Tom) and Mark Lester (as Daniel). They had been huge hits as the Artful Dodger and Oliver Twist in the mega-award winning musical Oliver! Ken Jones plays the Latin master.

Here’s a longer version of the clip we saw here.

The two boys don’t do their homework and are summoned to the Latin master’s study. Before they go they visit the toilets to stuff towels down the back of their trousers.

Jack Wild almost reprises his Oliver! role as the Artful Dodger; he is street wise and cheeky. Mark Lester, like Oliver, is more reserved.

The Latin master clearly believes he is a bit of a character. He’s certainly an oddball and not just because he names the slipper he uses to smack the boys, Julius Caesar.

Melody is available on DVD and for streaming.

Picture and video credits: British Lion Films.

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