Much of the film was shot on location in Catalan Bay, Gibraltar , as well as in Hertfordshire and Surrey.
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)
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 Much of the film was shot on location
Plays the "tempestuous" Pepita. Jeremy Spenser: Portrays Carmello's brother, Mario. Wonderful Things (1958) - IMDb Plays the "tempestuous"
Stars as Carmello. This was the second of four collaborations between Vaughan and director Herbert Wilcox.
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.
Carmello ( Frankie Vaughan ) and his brother Mario ( Jeremy Spenser ) are struggling fishermen.