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Norman Truscott is a store worker who dreams of stardom. Vernon Carew is a singer whose star is fading. Vernon manages to get a recording of Norman singing and passes it off as himself.
Norman, a humble milkman, dreams of becoming a famous singer. He gets his big chance when he's hired as a stand-in for a popular recording artist. However, his newfound fame brings unexpected challenges and humorous situations as he navigates the cutthroat world of show business.
Follow a Star was a moderate success, particularly appealing to fans of Norman Wisdom's slapstick comedy and musical numbers. While not critically acclaimed, it was seen as an entertaining vehicle for its star, offering lighthearted fun and escapism.
Norman Wisdom's signature physical comedy is on full display.
The musical numbers offer a charming, albeit dated, diversion.
A predictable but enjoyable romp for fans of the era's British comedies.
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The film's plot involves a character who is a look-alike for a famous singer, a trope that Norman Wisdom would later revisit in other films.
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"Truscott" (Norman Wisdom) spends much of his days at work in a laundry dreaming of a stardom that might just come his way when he encounters legendary crooner "Vernon Carew" (Jerry Desmonde). This man's star is very much on the wain until ...
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