Watch Salute The Toff

Salute The Toff is a British film released in 1952, directed by Maclean Rogers, and based on the novel by John Creasey. The movie is part of the series of films starring John Bentley as Richard Rollison, also known as 'The Toff' - a gentleman detective who solves crimes while also living a high society lifestyle. The movie starts with a scene where a man named John Easy is murdered in his own home. The Toff is called in to solve the case because Easy was a friend of his. The police are initially suspicious of Richard and they start to investigate him too. However, it soon becomes clear that there were other people who had a reason to want Easy dead.

The Toff is not deterred by the police's suspicions, and he continues to investigate on his own. He speaks to Easy's wife Yvonne, her lover Miles and her brother Teddy, as well as a few other people who had been associated with Easy. The Toff soon finds out that there was a connection between Easy's death and a robbery that had taken place a few months ago. The thief who had committed the robbery had not been caught, and it seemed like he was involved in Easy's murder too.

As he investigates further, The Toff becomes aware of a dangerous gangster called 'The Grinner'. He knew that The Grinner was responsible for the robbery and the murder, and he knew that he needed to catch him before he could hurt anyone else. The Toff enlists the help of his friend 'Jolly', who works in a nightclub that The Grinner is known to frequent. Jolly helps The Toff to infiltrate the nightclub and get close to The Grinner, so that he could bring him to justice.

Throughout the movie, The Toff is also trying to balance his detective work with his personal life. He is in a relationship with a woman named Jill, but they are having problems because she thinks that he is spending too much time on his investigations. The Toff also has a loyal butler, who provides him with moral support and also helps him in his investigations.

The plot of Salute The Toff is well-executed and the pacing is tight, with the requisite twists and turns to keep the audience engaged. The movie also features some great performances by the cast, especially John Bentley as The Toff. Bentley plays the character with a sense of charm, wit and intelligence that is very appealing. He is also very suave and always impeccably dressed, which adds to the glamour of the movie.

The supporting cast also does a great job, with Carol Marsh as Yvonne and Roddy Hughes as Teddy standing out. They both bring a lot of nuance and complexity to their performances, making their characters more than just one-dimensional stereotypes. The cinematography and the production design are also well-done, with some picturesque scenes of London, and the action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting.

Overall, Salute The Toff is a great addition to the canon of British detective movies of the 1950s. It's a fun movie that will appeal to fans of the genre, as well as those who love a good mystery. The Toff is a delightful character, and John Bentley brings him to life with panache and style. The movie is definitely worth watching for anyone who enjoys classic British cinema.