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Director:
Robert Asher
Writers:
Henry Blyth (original screenplay)
Jack Davies (original screenplay)
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Release Date:
1 February 1960 (Denmark) See more »
Genre:
Comedy
Plot:
Norman Truscott is a store worker who dreams of stardom. Vernon Carew is a singer who's star is fading... See more » | Add synopsis »
User Reviews:
Great nostalgic film and extremely funny in places See more (7 total) »

Cast

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Norman Wisdom ... Norman Truscott
June Laverick ... Judy
Jerry Desmonde ... Vernon Carew
Hattie Jacques ... Dymphna Dobson
Richard Wattis ... Dr. Chatterway
Eddie Leslie ... Harold Franklin
John Le Mesurier ... Birkett
Sydney Tafler ... Pendlebury
Fenella Fielding ... Lady Finchington
Charles Heslop ... The General
Joe Melia ... Stage Manager
Ron Moody ... Violinist
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
102 min | USA:93 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Finland:S | UK:U
Filming Locations:
Metropolitan Theatre, Edgware Road, Paddington, London, England, UK See more »
Company:
Rank Organisation, The See more »

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First full length feature of Dick Emery See more »

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7 out of 7 people found the following review useful.
Great nostalgic film and extremely funny in places, 22 April 2005
Author: Kieran Wright from Lytham St. Annes

This is a lovely film starring a lovely man, with some genuinely funny moments. In the part where he gets hypnotised, you really see his acting ability. In a way it's sad that Norman Wisdom is not part of this day and age. If he was he may have taken on serious film roles, as the likes of Jim Carrey have. This is definitely one of his best films, and one that my whole family loves. He also has a great voice, and at some point must have had to make a decision whether to pursue a singing or acting career. Incidentally, Norman has great support from the likes of Hattie Jacques and John Le Measurier who give assured performances. A film from a different age.

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