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Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
A mix-up at the Admiralty leads to a series of chaotic events when a former naval officer, now a butler, is mistaken for a high-ranking official. As he tries to maintain the charade, his attempts to navigate the complex world of naval strategy and social etiquette result in escalating comedic mishaps. Meanwhile, a group of women embark on a secret mission to find a lost submarine, inadvertently crossing paths with the mistaken butler.
Carry On Admiral, a British farce, was generally met with moderate reviews upon its release, often described as a lighthearted and silly comedy typical of its era. While it didn't achieve widespread critical acclaim, it was considered enjoyable by audiences for its slapstick humor and ensemble cast.
Praised for its light and inoffensive humor.
Noted for its silly premise and slapstick gags.
Considered a quintessential British farce of the late 1950s.
Google audience: Audience reception for Carry On Admiral is difficult to gauge with specific Google user ratings, but generally, viewers appreciated its lighthearted, old-fashioned British humor and the comedic performances of its cast.
This film predates the official 'Carry On' film series and was originally titled 'Our Girl Friday' in the US, released in 1953.
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I bet the current boss of the Royal Navy would be rather envious at the start of this film as we are taken on a brief tour of a fleet that is somewhat larger than the one the UK has now! Parliamentarian "Tom" (David Tomlinson) is on an adva...