WW2 British entertainment troupe bring comedy and chaos to North Africa.
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Poskett
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| Sidney James | ... |
Bert
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| Dora Bryan | ... |
Gay
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| Dick Bentley | ... |
Gavin
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| Reginald Beckwith | ... |
Fred
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| Irene Handl | ... |
Miss Patch
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Kenneth Fortescue | ... |
Peter
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Patricia Bredin | ... |
Susan
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| Liz Fraser | ... |
Edie
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| Joan Benham | ... |
Una
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| Marius Goring | ... |
German Major
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| Anthony Bushell | ... |
Plunkett
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| George Rose | ... |
Popados
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| Alan Tilvern | ... |
German Captain
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Philo Hauser | ... |
Franz
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| John Le Mesurier | ... |
Staff Colonel
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Gilbert Davis | ... |
General
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Army Officer (uncredited)
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| Anthony Bate | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Paul Beradi | ... |
Army Officer (uncredited)
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| Peter Brace | ... |
Sergeant on Troopship (uncredited)
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Man in brothel (uncredited)
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| Yvonne Buckingham | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Dan Cressey | ... |
Soldier on Troopship (uncredited)
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| Nigel Davenport | ... |
Army Officer (uncredited)
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| Paul Eddington | ... |
Army Officer (uncredited)
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Stanley Escane | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Otto Friese | ... |
German Soldier at Concert (uncredited)
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Arthur Howard | ... |
Navy Doctor (uncredited)
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| M.E. Clifton James | ... |
Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
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Philip Johns | ... |
Soldier at Concert Party (uncredited)
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| Harry Landis | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
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Leonard Llewellyn | ... |
German Soldier at Concert (uncredited)
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Jimmy Lodge | ... |
German Soldier at Concert (uncredited)
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Manny Michael | ... |
Crying Sailor (uncredited)
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Bob Raymond | ... |
Army Officer at GHQ Performance (uncredited)
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| Ivor Salter | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Ernst Walder | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
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Stanley Zevic | ... |
Russian Commissar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Relph | ||
Written by
| David Climie | ... | (original screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Basil Dearden | ... | producer |
| Jack Rix | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Philip Green | ||
Cinematography by
| Ken Hodges | ... | director of photography (as Kenneth Hodges) |
Editing by
| Reginald Beck | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Proud | ||
Costume Design by
| Felix Evans | ||
Makeup Department
| Helen Penfold | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist (as Frederick Williamson) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| George Pollard | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Cyril Collich | ... | sound recordist |
| Terry Poulton | ... | sound editor (as Terence Poulton) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Noel Rowland | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Philip Green | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gladys Goldsmith | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Philip Green and his Orchestra (music played by)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Grand Hotel of the Universe has a warning that it was "Out of Bounds" to British personnel. There is also a sign to say that it was "Off Limits" to U.S. Forces. As this is set in 1941, there wouldn't have been any U.S. Forces until November 1942. See more » |
| Goofs | During the German offensive in France 1940, there is a Jeep with a civilian registration, EAY891. The Jeep wasn't invented until 1941. And a military vehicle wouldn't have had a registration number in this range, if it had one at all. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Liz Fraser Presents... Desert Mice (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Beer Barrel Polka See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: During World War II, ENSA brought entertainment to our troops in every theatre of war under conditions that were usually difficult, and often dangerous. Those who brought this entertainment included international stars, great actors, top-ranking comedians, glamorous figures of the screen . . . . . . and others! But to them all - the long, and the short, and the terrible - this film is affectionately dedicated. FRANCE 1940 WAR See more » |
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German Captain:
These are the men we have picked from the rescued prisoners, Herr Commandant. The others have been returned to their units. German Major: Good, I will tell them what is expected of them! German Captain: They will be honoured, sir! German Major: At ease men. Now, as you will have guessed by the way we rescued you that we belong to an infiltration group and you have been chosen to join us because you speak English very well. And you will need to because from today for the honour of the fatherland, you will cease to be efficient, well trained soldiers. You will join the British army! [the soldiers roll their eyes] German Major: You will grumble continually, drink tea incessantly and worship Vera Lynn! [they turn to each other grumbling in protest] German Major: That is an order! Now I realise you have not had the intensive training of the other men here, so I will give you a tip. When in doubt, there are three phrases that will cover all eventualities. They are "Jolly good show!" "Where's the flipping cha?" and "Yanks, go home!" Carry on, Captain! See more » |