Carry On Laughing

Norman Wisdom stars as Sid, a struggling actor who takes a job at a dilapidated theatre. He soon finds himself entangled in a series of chaotic events involving a temperamental director, a demanding starlet, and a scheme to revive the theatre. The film culminates in a chaotic stage show filled with slapstick humor and musical numbers.

Carry On Laughing was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often found its humor formulaic and dated. Audiences, however, enjoyed the familiar slapstick and the presence of beloved Carry On stars.

• The film relies heavily on established slapstick routines and the popular appeal of its cast.
• Some critics found the plot thin and the humor repetitive, characteristic of the later Carry On films.
• Despite critical reservations, the film offered light-hearted entertainment for fans of the series.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Carry On Laughing are scarce, but general sentiment for films of this era in the series often highlights enjoyment of the nostalgic humor and familiar faces, even when acknowledging a decline in originality.

Carry On Laughing was originally conceived as a vehicle for Norman Wisdom and was intended to be titled 'The Last Laugh'. It was later incorporated into the Carry On series, though Sid James and Barbara Windsor were not involved, leading to a slightly different feel from many other entries.