The Iron Maiden [VHS] [1962]

Cecil Parker, as usual, does himself proud, as the manufacturer of aircraft, battling to convince an American multi-millionaire, to buy his latest aircraft, in spite of the designer's predillection for a very fine piece of English history - a Traction Engine named "The Iron Maiden".

The "American" cast, portray humour and an outlook only known across the water, which comes across as extremely witty, without being degrading. After so many mishaps, The Iron Maiden finally captures the imagination of the American millionaire and leads to the successful sale of the aircraft, as well as the "giving away" of his pretty, yet determined daughter.

Watch out for Jim Dale; it isn't a large part, but, as ever, he makes the character!

A portrait of a happier England and a charming film.


class A material   January 4, 2004
2 out of 11 found this review helpful

i recently got maiden england and it is a truly amazing picture of the 'classic lineup'. i cant say that it lacks anything maybe there is online 15 songs but that isnt a good reason to have a mown. the highlights for me are seventh son of a seventh son which has really grown on me, the prisioner and wasted years. there isnt a low light at all for me i dont personally really like 'The Clairvoyant' but i dont dislike it. well all in all this is brillerent not as good as Rock In Rio DVD but not far behind.


Maiden England   November 7, 2003
0 out of 5 found this review helpful

A Brilliant video showing Maiden Live at their best. Includes Song From The Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son album aswell as other great songs such as Killers and The Prisoner. The bass has been turned up too loud on spome songs but there still brilliant.

UP THE IRONS !!!!!!