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On the Double (film)
1961 film by Melville Shavelson
On the Double is a 1961 comedy film, directed by Melville Shavelson, who also wrote the screenplay with Jack Rose.[2] It stars Danny Kaye who plays, as in many of his films, two roles — in this case, an American soldier and a British General.[3]
Plot
England, 1944.
An attempt on the life of British high commander General Sir Lawrence MacKenzie-Smith by German intelligence, a chief strategist for the planned invasion of mainland Europe, spurs a search for a lookalike to impersonate him. American Pvt.
Ernie Williams, a talented mimic who bears a remarkable resemblance to MacKenzie-Smith, is selected for the ruse.
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When Ernie is presented to MacKenzie-Smith as his proposed double, the General, after initial reservation, agrees to the plan. However, the most vital detail – that Ernie will serve as a decoy target for German intelligence – is conveniently withheld from him.
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