All at Sea (1940 film)

All at Sea is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, and Robertson Hare, reprising their roles as the perpetually hapless trio from the successful Hay-Marriott-Hare series of films. The film follows the trio's misadventures aboard a cruise ship, where their attempts at enjoying a relaxing vacation consistently lead to chaos and comedic situations. The plot typically involves mistaken identities, farcical misunderstandings, and the trio's inherent clumsiness causing widespread disruption. While specifics of the plot vary from source to source, the core element remains the trio's comical ineptitude creating humorous situations within the confines of a cruise ship setting. The film's success was largely attributed to the established comedic chemistry of its three lead actors, which appealed to audiences familiar with their previous collaborations. Critical reception at the time was generally positive, praising the film's lighthearted nature and the actors' performances.