Mischievous Norman causes chaos at hospital after accident. Encounters traumatized mute girl Lindy who lost parents. Determined to help, he tries bringing joy back into her life.
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| Norman Wisdom | ... |
Norman Pitkin
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| Edward Chapman | ... |
Mr. Grimsdale
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| Jeanette Sterke | ... |
Nurse Haskell
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| Jerry Desmonde | ... |
Sir Hector
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Jill Melford | ... |
Lady Brinkley
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| Glyn Houston | ... |
Cpl. Welsh, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
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Hazel Hughes | ... |
Matron
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| Patsy Rowlands | ... |
Amy
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| Peter Jones | ... |
Capt. Russell, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
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| Ernest Clark | ... |
Prof. Crankshaw
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Lucy Appleby | ... |
Lindy
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| Vera Day | ... |
Betty
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| Frank Williams | ... |
Driver Nutall, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
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Penny Morrell | ... |
Nurse Rudkin
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| Patrick Cargill | ... |
Dr. Meadows
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| Francis Matthews | ... |
Benson
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| John Blythe | ... |
Dale, Press Photographer
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Pamela Conway | ... |
Patient
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| Danny Green | ... |
Ticehurst, Man With Beard
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| Johnny Briggs | ... |
Armed Robber
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John Adams | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Chris Adcock | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
Workman with Mallet (uncredited)
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Alan Beaton | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Arnold Bell | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Graham Bell | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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Ernest Blyth | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Wallace Bosco | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Ronnie Brody | ... |
Small Band Member (uncredited)
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Jill Carson | ... |
Nurse with Bouquet (uncredited)
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Cyril Chamberlain | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Dancing Woman (uncredited)
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Vic Chapman | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Jimmy Charters | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Pat Coombs | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Austin Cooper | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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George Curtis | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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Reggie de Beer | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Alistair Dick | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Clifford Earl | ... |
TV Cameraman (uncredited)
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Peter Evans | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Lee Fenton | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Michael Goodliffe | ... |
Doctor on Children's Ward (uncredited)
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Ursula Granville | ... |
Medical Student's Patient (uncredited)
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Fred Griffiths | ... |
Lorry Driver (uncredited)
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Paul Grist | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Hospital Hall Porter (uncredited)
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Gordon Humphries | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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| Joan Ingram | ... |
Woman Dropping Ice Cream (uncredited)
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| Juba Kennerley | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Nigel Kingsley | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Andrew Laurence | ... |
1st Wallet Thrower (uncredited)
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Benny Lee | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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| John Lee | ... |
Police Constable (uncredited)
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Eddie Leslie | ... |
Piccolo Playing Band Member (uncredited)
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Michael Lewis | ... |
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Pat Lewis | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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Arthur Lovegrove | ... |
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
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Fred Machon | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Coral Morphew | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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John Morris | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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| Julian Orchard | ... |
Man with Headache (uncredited)
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Cecil Paul | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Bob Raymond | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Milton Reid | ... |
The Mighty Chang in Photograph (uncredited)
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Cardew Robinson | ... |
Pinching Patient (uncredited)
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| Doug Robinson | ... |
Wrestler (uncredited)
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| George Roderick | ... |
Kissing Patient (uncredited)
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Arnold Schulkes | ... |
Ambulance Officer - St. John Ambulance Brigade (uncredited)
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Roy Seely | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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John Smart | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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George Spence | ... |
Egg Patient (uncredited)
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Alecia St Leger | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Emile Stemmler | ... |
Medical Student's Patient (uncredited)
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Mrs. Cutforth - Shop Customer (uncredited)
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William F. Sully | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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Pat Symons | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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| Tony Thawnton | ... |
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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Rita Tobin-Weske | ... |
Sunshine Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
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| Totti Truman Taylor | ... |
Rich Woman Throwing Bracelet (uncredited)
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Harry Van Engel | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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| Wanda Ventham | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Joe Wadham | ... |
Hospital Porter (uncredited)
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Pearl Walters | ... |
Sunshine Ball Guest (uncredited)
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Jennifer White | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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Paula Wright | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Asher | ||
Written by
| Jack Davies | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Norman Wisdom | ... | (screenplay) |
| Henry Blyth | ... | (with) and |
| Eddie Leslie | ... | (with) |
Produced by
| Earl St. John | ... | executive producer |
| Hugh Stewart | ... | producer |
Music by
| Philip Green | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Asher | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| Gerry Hambling | ||
Art Direction by
| Bert Davey | ||
Costume Design by
| Joan Ellacott | ||
Makeup Department
| George Blackler | ... | makeup artist |
| Biddy Chrystal | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| L.C. Rudkin | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anthony Waye | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Arthur Taksen | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| C. Le Mesurier | ... | sound recordist (as C. Le Messurier) |
| Dudley Messenger | ... | sound recordist |
| Jim Sibley | ... | sound editor |
| John Crowhurst | ... | assistant boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Bawden | ... | camera operator |
| Ian Jeayes | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Splinters Deason | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Milton Reid | ... | photographic model: The Mighty Chang (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation (presents)
Distributors
- Rank Film Distributors (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1964) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Zenith International Films (1967) (United States) (theatrical)
- Video Collection International (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Rewind TV (2024) (United Kingdom) (tv) (limited)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An accident in the butcher's shop leads Norman and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Norman finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or smiled since her parents were killed in an aeroplane accident. Norman decides to help.
Written by Steve Crook |
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| Taglines | LAUGH with the FUNNIEST MAN in the British Isles! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In 1963, "A Stitch In Time," toppled Sean Connerys second James Bond film, "From Russia With Love" from the number 1 spot in the British box office. See more » |
| Goofs | At c. 16 minutes the nurse says "Mr Grimsdale will be taken to casualty." She could not possibly know the name of the new patient this stage. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Filth and the Fury (2000). See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr Grimsdale:
How long will the ambulance be? Norman Pitkin: Oh, about 18 feet, Mr. Grimsdale. See more » |