Call Me Sentimental, I Don't Care.

Indeed. That was a horrible accent. I saw an interview where he admitted it was the worst accent. Gotta appreciate his honesty.
He's never been all that full of himself.

Accents are hard. You have to have a knack for it, combined with a great ear. Try it; even with a good coach, most can't do halfway well.

But ya know, he wasn't directing that film; he was hired to entertain in the role, and at that he succeeded. It helped the film that Julie Andrews has mega-talent.
 
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