Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving

Carry On Loving

1970Movie88 minEnglish

The Wedded Bliss computer dating agency aims to bring together the lonely hearts of Much-Snoggin-in-the-Green. Its owner, Sidney Bliss, has enough complications in his own love life, but still produces a pamphlet called 'The Wit to Woo'. The strange collection of hopefuls lead to some outlandish matches—and jealousies are bound to lead to trouble.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Gerald ThomasGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The eighth film in the Carry On series, 'Carry On Loving' centers around a ladies' hairdressing salon and a local dance hall. When the local dance hall faces closure, a variety of characters, including a pair of rival suitors and a nosy old woman, get involved in a series of romantic entanglements and farcical situations. The film pokes fun at societal norms and romantic pursuits with its signature blend of innuendo and slapstick.

Critical Reception

Carry On Loving received a mixed to negative reception from critics, which was fairly typical for the later entries in the series. Audiences, however, generally found it to be a harmless and amusing comedy, consistent with the established Carry On formula. It was a box office success, continuing the franchise's popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on the established 'Carry On' formula of innuendo and slapstick.
  • While not a critical darling, it provided familiar comedic escapism for its target audience.
  • Some critics found the humor to be dated and repetitive, even for its time.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Carry On Loving' is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the lighthearted humor and the performances of the familiar cast. Many recall it fondly as a classic example of British comedy from the era, even if its comedic style is considered by some to be somewhat dated.

Fun Fact

The character of Sid Turner, played by Sidney James, was originally conceived as being much younger, but the role was expanded to suit James's established persona within the Carry On films.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Sid" (Sidney James) and "Sophie" (Hattie Jacques) run the "Wedded Bliss" dating agency that supposedly uses complex computer algorithms to match couples. Their cleverly entitled "to wit to woo" brochure is supposed to help make true love b...
John Chard

John Chard

Ignorance actually is, in this case, Bliss! As the 1970s began, the Carry On team would continue undaunted by a new decade and a changing of the times, they instead embraced it with innuendo laden open arms - for better and worse as woul...