Carry on Cabby (1963)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Gerald Thomas

Writers:

Sidney Green (story) and
Richard Hills (story) ...

Release Date:

June 1963 (UK)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

It's what's up front that counts !!

Plot:

Speedee Taxis is a great success, which means its workaholic owner Charlie starts neglecting Peggy, his wife...

Plot Keywords:

Driver | Carry On | Taxicab | Sequel | Independent Film

Cast

Sid James	...	Charlie Hawkins (as Sidney James)
Hattie Jacques	...	Peggy Hawkins
Kenneth Connor	...	Ted Watson
Charles Hawtrey	...	Terry 'Pintpot' Tankard
Esma Cannon	...	Flo Sims
Liz Fraser	...	Sally
Bill Owen	...	Smiley Sims
Milo O'Shea	...	Len
Judith Furse	...	Battleaxe
Ambrosine Phillpotts	...	Aristocratic Lady
Renee Houston	...	Molly
Jim Dale	...	Jeremy, Expectant Father
Amanda Barrie	...	Anthea
Carole Shelley	...	Dumb Driver
Cyril Chamberlain	...	Sarge

Also Known As:

Call Me a Cab
Carry on Taxi (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:PG (video rating) | UK:U (original rating) | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Alma Road, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK

Company:

Peter Rogers Productions

Trivia:

Film debut of Jim Dale.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Albright remarks on how the union will react, Sarge's mouth remains shut when we hear the noise used to cover the rude word in his response.

Quotes:

Peggy Hawkins: Charlie, I know what you're thinking.
Charlie Hawkins: Good, then it save me having to tell you, Mrs Glam!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Carry on Snogging (1998) (TV)

a pro feminist carry on

Well almost! There is a real battle of the sexes in this carry on and if you don't mind the expression the women come out on top. This is not a very funny carry on, in fact quite the contrary. There are moments that are actually quite touching. THe marriage between Hatti and husband Sid is a troubled one and its nece to see real character development. Its actually quite poignant. Hatti is playing for truth rather than being cast as the fat funny lady.The climax of the movie when all the cabs start chasing the bad guys who are abducting Hatti Jacques and Liz Frazer is actually very exciting. Those taxis and other "relics" of the time look wonderfully nostalgic. The interior sets look cute too and its all in glorious black and white. The music is wonderful and the script is character driven but still has a strong story line. Although it may not be very funny it is extremely entertaining and its a fine movie. The script is excellent and the characters are beautifully developed. This is a good story. We are given a break from the fabulous Kenneth Williams but there is plenty of talent. Great to see Hatti Jacques get more to do and she gives a brilliant performance. The ever reliable Liz Fraser does great work too. Sid James is wonderful in this role and its easy to see why he became so popular. Jim Dale in a small role is great and later its interesting that he became so sexy. Charles Hawtry is in fine form and the normally annoying Kenneth Connor gives his best under stated performance without the annoying mannerisms that detracted from many of the carry on movies. Esma Cannon plays it quite straight for a change and as always still steals every scene she is in. The real star of this is Hatti Jacques who really makes this fine movie a totally enjoyable experience.