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What a Carry On!
Northern comedy greats, Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss, decide to enlist in the army. Their singing sergeant-major, the Irish tenor Josef Locke, misappropriates the mess funds. When he picks on Jewel and Warriss, the duo’s comic routines come thick and fast.
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Plot Summary
A lighthearted British comedy that follows the misadventures of a group of characters during wartime London. The film is packed with songs, sketches, and comedic situations, offering a glimpse into the resilience and humor of people during challenging times. It showcases a variety of Vaudeville-style performances and humorous anecdotes.
Critical Reception
As a product of its time, 'What a Carry On!' was primarily intended as light entertainment and achieved moderate success for its target audience. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its comedic performances and musical numbers, though some critics noted its episodic and somewhat rambling structure. It is generally regarded as a charming piece of wartime British cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic performances and musical interludes.
Seen as a good example of wartime British comedy, offering escapism.
Some noted the film's fragmented narrative structure.
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Fun Fact
The film was made during World War II and was intended to boost morale on the home front with its humor and musical numbers.
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