Appears in his very first film role as a waiter. Critical Reception According to Wikipedia , contemporary reviews were mixed:
Unable to earn enough to marry his fiancée, Pepita ( Jocelyn Lane ), Carmello decides to travel to London to build a better life, promising to eventually send for her. Wonderful Things (1958)
The film's theme song, "Wonderful Things," was a major hit and topped the music charts during its release year. Appears in his very first film role as a waiter
Critics at the time praised the "sleek voice and poise" of Jean Dawnay and the dry-witted performance of Wilfrid Hyde-White . Modern viewers on IMDb often describe it as an "overlooked gem" with a "happy ending" and no violence or swearing. Critics at the time praised the "sleek voice
Much of the film was shot on location in Catalan Bay, Gibraltar , as well as in Hertfordshire and Surrey.
Carmello ( Frankie Vaughan ) and his brother Mario ( Jeremy Spenser ) are struggling fishermen.
While difficult to find for many years, the film was released on DVD in 2013 as part of "The British Film" series by Network. Wonderful Things (1958) - IMDb