Synopsis

"Half a dozen friends and relatives are celebrating Christmas with Neville and Belinda. Various children are also there. Though unseen, their presence is always felt; and, indeed, seems duplicated in the adults. Petty squabbles break out-and some not so petty. A final climax, resulting from the arrival of Clive-a young writer-leads to what momentarily appears to be a tragedy, as Clive is shot by trigger-happy Harvey, who thinks he is a burglar. Hilarious highlights include a chaotically incompetent puppet show and a midnight love scene that ends by setting off a fearful din among mechanical Christmas toys."