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The Ship Was Loaded (1957)
Carry on Admiral (original title)

83 min  -  Comedy  -   11 October 1957 (Denmark)
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Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a public relations executive and the other is a captain of a ship. His lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes.

Director:

Val Guest

Writers:

Ian Hay (play), Val Guest, and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Tomlinson ...
Tom Baker
Peggy Cummins ...
Susan Lashwood
Brian Reece Brian Reece ...
Peter Fraser
Eunice Gayson Eunice Gayson ...
Jane Godfrey
A.E. Matthews A.E. Matthews ...
Adm. Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B.
Joan Sims Joan Sims ...
Mary
Lionel Murton Lionel Murton ...
Psychiatrist
Reginald Beckwith Reginald Beckwith ...
Receptionist
Desmond Walter-Ellis Desmond Walter-Ellis ...
Willy Oughton-Formby
Ronald Shiner Ronald Shiner ...
Salty Simpson
Peter Coke Peter Coke ...
Lt. Lashwood
Derek Blomfield ...
Lt. Dodson
Tom Gill Tom Gill ...
Petty Officer
Howard Williams Howard Williams ...
Sub Lieutenant
Joan Hickson Joan Hickson ...
Mother
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Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a public relations executive and the other is a captain of a ship. His lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes. Written by Scott Lane <rslane@ix.netcom.com>  

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The FUNNIEST film since Britannia waived the rules! See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

¡A la orden, almirante! See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

George Minter Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Not part of the "Carry On..." film series, which began with Carry on Sergeant and continued via 30 films till Carry on Columbus. See more »