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With a flu epidemic running rife, three new bumbling recruits are assigned to Inspector Mills police station. With help from Special Constable Gorse, they manage to totally wreck operations of the police force and let plenty of criminals get away, even before they arrive at the station. They all have to prove themselves or else they'll be out of a job and Sgt. Wilkins will be transferred.
Two bumbling police constables, Frank and Charlie, are eager to prove themselves at the local police station. Their attempts to impress often backfire, especially when they become involved in a rivalry for the attention of Nurse Sandra May. Meanwhile, a gang of counterfeiters operates right under their noses, using a local café as their base. The constables' misguided efforts inadvertently lead them to the criminals, albeit in a chaotic and roundabout fashion.
Carry On Constable was a significant commercial success and further cemented the 'Carry On' series' popularity in the UK. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was praised for its bawdy humor and lighthearted escapism, resonating well with audiences looking for straightforward comedy.
Praised for its classic British seaside postcard humor and innuendo.
Recognized for its broad comedic performances and lighthearted approach to crime.
Seen as a quintessential example of the early 'Carry On' formula.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's nostalgic appeal and its reliance on slapstick and double entendres, with many enjoying the ensemble cast's comedic timing.
Carry On Constable was the first film in the series to feature Sid James in a prominent role, establishing him as a core member of the 'Carry On' ensemble.
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Eric Barker ("Insp. Mills") is struggling to keep crime under control with three of his experienced officers down with the flu. Luckily, his streetwise sergeant "Wilkins" (Sid James) thinks he knows how to best manage the group of new recru...
The first milestone Carry On movie. A flu epidemic has reduced the local police station down to a skeleton crew. Hope arrives in the form of four recruits - - that's no hope mind you... Carry On Constable introduced the wonderful Sid ...