Though key regulars (Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Hattie Jacques) are missing, this film succeeds by giving good roles to those regulars present, and focusing a tight little story on them. Sid James is always Sid but his character works especially well here, mainly because he is paired with Barbara Windsor in her biggest and probably best Carry On role. Her character is bright and assertive, finds herself attracted to Sid, but won't tolerate any of his shenanigans. The chemistry between the two is unmistakable.
Bernard Bresslaw doesn't overplay is main role of a publicist working for Sid and having the misfortune of being embroiled in some of Sid's schemes. The character is generally played straight and is sympathetic, allowing the laughs to come naturally from his situation.
Kenneth Connor as the bumbling Mayor has one of his best roles. His forlorn wife is played brilliantly by Patsy Rowlands, who shines in a much bigger role than usual for her. The Mayor's rival is a feminist played by June Whitfield who had main roles in just two of the later Carry On films, but she works really well in them. Jack Douglas is upgraded to his biggest role to date and fits seamlessly into the format. It is like he has always been there.
Joan Sims acquits herself well in the smallish and not overly comedic role of Sid's neglected girlfriend. She has already become fed up with his schemes at the start of the film and it is all downhill from there.
My two favourite glamour girls Margaret Nolan and Valerie Leon have decent roles. Peter Butterworth has a funny support turn as a lecherous hotel guest.
Bernard Bresslaw doesn't overplay is main role of a publicist working for Sid and having the misfortune of being embroiled in some of Sid's schemes. The character is generally played straight and is sympathetic, allowing the laughs to come naturally from his situation.
Kenneth Connor as the bumbling Mayor has one of his best roles. His forlorn wife is played brilliantly by Patsy Rowlands, who shines in a much bigger role than usual for her. The Mayor's rival is a feminist played by June Whitfield who had main roles in just two of the later Carry On films, but she works really well in them. Jack Douglas is upgraded to his biggest role to date and fits seamlessly into the format. It is like he has always been there.
Joan Sims acquits herself well in the smallish and not overly comedic role of Sid's neglected girlfriend. She has already become fed up with his schemes at the start of the film and it is all downhill from there.
My two favourite glamour girls Margaret Nolan and Valerie Leon have decent roles. Peter Butterworth has a funny support turn as a lecherous hotel guest.