Kenneth Lambert

Kenneth Lambert is noted for his appearance as a baby in the 1961 British comedy film "His and Hers." The film, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, starred Terry-Thomas and Janette Scott. It tells the story of an eccentric author, Reggie Blake, who, after a desert research trip for his novel, adopts Bedouin customs. This leads to a separation from his wife, Fran, who divides their home in two. Further complications arise when Reggie's publisher rejects his manuscript.

The film received mixed reviews. Critics noted its thin plot, relying on recycled comedic tropes rather than original material. The performances were generally praised, with actors like Terry-Thomas, Janette Scott, and Wilfrid Hyde-White acknowledged for their efforts despite the script's shortcomings. Some reviewers found the inclusion of certain comedic elements, such as domestic disputes and cultural impersonations, to be uninspired. The presence of Kenneth Lambert, credited as 'Billy Lambert' playing the Blakes' offspring, was mentioned with a comment that 'a little of Billy Lambert as the Blakes' offspring goes a long, long way.'

Kenneth Lambert's sole credited appearance in the provided source material is his role as the baby in the 1961 British comedy film "His and Hers." The film's plot centers on Reggie Blake, an author who, after a transformative experience in the desert, embraces Bedouin customs. This unconventional lifestyle choice leads to a rift with his wife, Fran, resulting in them dividing their shared home. The narrative also incorporates the author's professional struggles when his publisher rejects his latest work. Lambert's specific contribution to the film was as the infant child of the central couple, a role noted in critical reviews for its limited, though memorable, presence.

The film "His and Hers" garnered a range of critical responses, with many reviewers highlighting its comedic weaknesses. Criticisms often focused on the screenplay's perceived lack of originality, suggesting it drew heavily from existing comedic formulas rather than fresh observations. The film was described as having a thin plot and relying on conventional domestic squabbles and staged scenes for humor. While the adult actors, including Terry-Thomas and Janette Scott, were commended for their performances, critics felt the script's limitations prevented them from fully realizing the comedic potential. The role of the baby, played by Billy Lambert (Kenneth Lambert), was specifically mentioned in one review, with the comment that his presence, while brief, was quite impactful.

“The behaviour of literary folk (both hearty and arty) in the film suggests that the scriptwriter's acquaintance with any branch of literature is slight.”

“The picture sets out to debunk the best-seller novelist and the publicity racket, but every now and again gets bogged down in conventional domestic "rough house" and finally falls back on a stagy drunk scene and a Chelsea beatnik party for laughs.”

“Probably the main amusement for viewers of this comedy will be in spotting the familiar faces in the cast, not least Oliver Reed as a poet and Kenneth Williams as an unlikely policeman.”

“The under-nourished screenplay has Terry-Thomas as a writer who transforms from silly ass to recognisable human being when forced to confront reality during a research trip on Bedouins in the desert.”

“The thinnest of comedy ideas becomes a film of almost no substance at all.”