Carry on Matron (1972)

Director:

Gerald Thomas

Writer:

Talbot Rothwell (screenplay)

Release Date:

May 1972 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime

Plot:

A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital...

Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Carry On | Medical | Hypochondriac | Maternity Ward

Cast

Sid James	...	Sid Carter (as Sidney James)
Kenneth Williams	...	Sir Bernard Cutting
Charles Hawtrey	...	Dr. Francis A. Goode
Joan Sims	...	Mrs. Tidey
Hattie Jacques	...	Matron
Bernard Bresslaw	...	Ernie Bragg
Kenneth Cope	...	Cyril Carter
Terry Scott	...	Dr. Prodd
Barbara Windsor	...	Nurse Susan Ball
Kenneth Connor	...	Mr. Tidey
Jacki Piper	...	Sister
Bill Maynard	...	Freddy
Patsy Rowlands	...	Evelyn Banks
Derek Francis	...	Arthur
Amelia Bayntun	...	Mrs. Jenkins

Also Known As:

Carry on Matron or From Here to Maternity or Familiarity Breeds or Womb at the Top or The Preggers Opera (UK) (long title)

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:PG | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1987)

Filming Locations:

Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Rank Organisation, The

Trivia:

Along with the following film Carry on Abroad (1972), this entry in the series featured the greatest number of "Carry On..." regulars: a total of eleven. They were: Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor, Terry Scott, Kenneth Connor, Hattie Jacques, Bernard Bresslaw, Patsy Rowlands, Sid James, Jack Douglas and Charles Hawtrey. The only regular stars missing are Jim Dale and Peter Butterworth.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Cyril arrives in drag, Arthur says, "Over to the desk girls," but his mouth does not move.

Quotes:

Sir Bernard Cutting: I've got a problem.
Dr. Francis A. Goode: Haven't we all got a problem?
Sir Bernard Cutting: I can't do it lying down.
Dr. Francis A. Goode: Oh dear, you have got a problem!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Can We Carry On, Girls? (2001) (TV)

Brilliant !!!

This is excellent. The only word to describe this film is excellent.Its a real treat from beginning to end.For those who have not seen this film you haven't lived!!!. Everyone is enjoying themselves in the Finisham maternity hospital. The film has the lot Innudendo gags saucy jokes and all good clean fun!! Sid Bernie Hattie Charlie Kenny Williams and Kenny Connor, Babs as Nurse Susan Ball. Terry Scott Dr Prodd. Joan Sims plays the ever expectant mother. Jacki Piper and Patsy Rowlands are joining in the fun. The film is great along with Doctor the best medical carry on film!!.Patsy has short screen time which is a shame. This was the highlight of the carry on series. A good film for Terry Scott to leave the series from as with Jacki Piper.10/10