A bored office clerk gives up his dull routine to pursue a career as an artist. He moves to Paris in search of inspiration for his masterpiece, but finds critical acclaim escapes him - until an accidental mix-up results in him getting the credit for another painter's work. Comedy, starring Tony Hancock, George Sanders, Dennis Price and John Le Mesurier.

Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.