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Carry On Teacher Carry On Sergeant The Carry On films were a British cinema franchise of 31 films which ran from 1958 with Carry On Sergeant right up until 1992 with Carry On Columbus. There seaside postcard style humour and occasional innuendo made them into an institution amongst cinemagoers of the 60s and 70s. Even today there are many people who enjoy watching them for Kenneth Williams' 'Oooh Matron!' and Sid James unforgettable laugh. Although a majority of every film was shot on set at Pinewood(Yes, the same one where James Bond is filmed) there are plenty of outdoor location shots. In this section I have included still shots from each film and either a merged photo of how the location looks today or a map with an arrow showing where the shot was taken from. I have also included a cast list of the main actors and some notes about the film such as well known actors playing minor roles. Carry On Sergeant The cast list for each film does not include everyone but does have the main actors and those supporting actors who were/are best known for other roles. The numbers after the actors name indicate which number film this is for them and the overall total they appeared in. Please note that I haven't included any information regarding Thats Carry On as it was a compilation of clips from the other Carry On's presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams. Just click on one of the tabs above or on either the left or right arrow to view each films details. All there is left for me to say here is  - Enjoy! Carry On Nurse Carry On Nurse Cast - Shirley Eton 2/3 Kenneth Williams 2/26 Cast - William Hartnell 1/1 Bob Monkhouse 1/1 Shirley Eaton 1/3 Eric Barker 1/4 Dora Bryan 1/1 Bill Owen 1/4 Terence Longdon 1/4 Charles Hawtrey 1/24 Kenneth Connor 1/18 Kenneth Williams 1/26 Hattie Jacques 1/15 Terry Scott 1/7 Kenneth Connor 2/18 Charles Hawtrey 2/24 Hattie Jacques 2/15 Bill Owen 2/4 Terence Longdon 2/4 Joan Sims 1/25 Joan Hickson 1/5 Carry On Constable WILLIAM HARTNELL went on to play the first Dr Who. BOB MONKHOUSE was an established stand-up comedian but he is best remembered for later becoming the premier gameshow host. Presenting The Golden Shot, Family Fortunes and Bob’s Full house amongst others. SHIRLEY EATON is the only actor with more than 1 Carry On credit who is still alive. Shirley is better known for being the woman painted gold in James Bond’s Goldfinger. BILL OWEN appeared in 4 of the early Carry On’s but he was more famous for the part of Compo in Last of the Summer Wine. HATTIE JACQUES’ character in this Carry On was a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corp so this could be regarded as her first ‘Matron’ role. Location scenes were shot in and around Guildford, Harefield and Beaconsfield Production Notes Norman Rossington - Alec Bregonzi - Edward Devereaux - Jack Smethurst - Gerald Campion - had a principal role in Sergeant and 2 cameo appearances in Nurse and Regardless. was a character actor who worked extensively on Hancock's Half Hour. an Australian actor famous for being the ranger in the Skippy series. later famous for playing Eddie Booth in TV's Love Thy Neighbour. best remembered for playing Billy Bunter in TVs's adaptation of the books by Frank Richards. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1958 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Leslie Phillips 1/3 June Whitfield 1/14 JOAN HICKSON later played the part of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple on TV. Although he was uncredited and only his feet were shown, this was BERNARD BRESSLAW's first Carry On. Location scenes were shot around the exterior of Pinewood Studios. Production Notes Jill Ireland - Wilfred Hyde-White - Irene Handl - Michael Medwin - Norman Rossington - the wife of David McCallum and later Charles Bronson had a supporting role. was a character actor who best remembered for playing Colonel Pickering the film My Fair Lady. appeared in more than 100 British films as old ladies or eccentrics. versatile character actor who appeared on stage, TV and film. making his 2nd Carry On appearance. This time in a cameo role. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1959 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Carry On Teacher Cast - Ted Ray 1/1 Kenneth Williams 3/26 Kenneth Connor 3/18 Charles Hawtrey 3/24 Hattie Jacques 3/15 Joan Sims 2/25 Leslie Phillips 2/4 Richard O'Sullivan 1/1 TED RAY was due to appear in further Carry On's but a contract problem prevented him from doing so. Consequently that opend the door for SID JAMES to become a Carry On legend RICHARD O'SULLIVAN went on to become a star of 70s situation comedy with appearances in Man About the House, and Robin's Nest amongst others. It was this Carry On that LESLIE PHILLIPS first said what later became his chatchphrase. After being introduced to JOAN SIMS' character Miss Allcock, he said 'Ding Dong'. Exterior scenes were shot at Drayton Green Primary School, Ealing. Production Notes Larry Dann - Carol White - was his 1st Carry On appearance out of 4 in a supporting role. Later became Sgt Peters in TV's The Bill. later became famous for playing the title role in Cathy Come Home. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1959 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Carry On Constable Cast - Sid James 1/20 Kenneth Williams 4/26 Kenneth Connor 4/18 Charles Hawtrey 4/24 Hattie Jacques 4/15 Joan Sims 3/25 Leslie Phillips 3/4 Eric Barker 2/4 SID JAMES made his 1st Carry On appearance replacing TED RAY who was originally given the part. SHIRLEY EATON appeared for the last time in a Carry On. This was LESLIE PHILLIPS' last Carry On appearance until Columbus in 1992. Location scenes were shot around Ealing and Hanwell. Production Notes Irene Handl - Esma Cannon - Freddie Mills - made her 2nd and final Carry On appearance. was a diminutive Australian actress who appeared in 4 of the earlier Carry On's. was World Light Heavyweight boxing champion 1948-50. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1960 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Terence Longdon 3/4 Joan Hickson 2/5 Shirley Eaton 3/3 Carry On Cabby Carry On Regardless Carry On Regardless Carry On Cruising Carry On Cruising Cast - Sid James 3/20 Kenneth Williams 6/26 Cast - Sid James 2/20 Kenneth Connor 5/18 Kenneth Williams 5/26 Charles Hawtrey 5/24 Hattie Jacques 5/15 Bill Owen 3/4 Terence Longdon 4/4 Joan Sims 4/25 Joan Hickson 3/5 Liz Fraser 1/4 Fenella Fielding 1/2 Betty Marsden 1/2 The Carry On films were a British cinema franchise of 31 films which ran from 1958 with Carry On Sergeant right up until 1992 with Carry On Columbus. There seaside postcard style humour and occasional innuendo made them into an institution amongst cinemagoers of the 60s and 70s. Even today there are many people who enjoy watching them for Kenneth Williams' 'Oooh Matron!' and Sid James unforgettable laugh. Although a majority of every film was shot on set at Pinewood(Yes, the same one where James Bond is filmed) there are plenty of outdoor location shots. In this section I have included still shots from each film and either a merged photo of how the location looks today or a map with an arrow showing where the shot was taken from. I have also included a cast list of the main actors and some notes about the film such as well known actors playing minor roles. The cast list for each film does not include everyone but does have the main actors and those supporting actors who were/are best known for other roles. The numbers after the actors name indicate which number film this is for them and the overall total they appeared in. Please note that I haven't included any information regarding Thats Carry On as it was a compilation of clips from the other Carry On's presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams. Just click on one of the tabs above or on either the left or right arrow to view each films details. All there is left for me to say here is  - Enjoy! Kenneth Connor 6/18 Liz Fraser 2/4 Dilys Laye 1/4 Lance Percival 1/1 Carry On Jack FENELLA FIELDING made her first appearance in a Carry On in a minor role. Went on to play a major role in Carry On Screaming. BETTY MARSDEN was famous for radio's Round the Horne. This was her first appearance in a minor role before a major role in Carry On Camping. TERENCE LONGDON made his 4th and final appearance. HATTIE JACQUES and JOAN HICKSON reversed nursing roles with JOAN becoming Matron. Location scenes were shot in Windsor. The same street was used for exterior shots in Carry On Loving. Production Notes Stanley Unwin - Esma Cannon - Freddie Mills - Nicholas Parsons - Patrick Cargill - Terence Alexander - Norman Rossington - famous for making an art form of talking gibberish. 2nd appearance for the diminutive Australian. 2nd and final appearance from the former World Light heavyweight boxing champion. famous for radio's Just A Minute and TV's Sale of the Century. best remembered for the lead role in TV situation comedy Father Dear Father. First of 2 appearances. later famous for playing Charlie Hungerford in TV's Bergerac. making his 3rd and final appearance. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1961 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers This was the first Carry On to be filmed in colour but later productions Cabby and Spying were filmed in black & white. JOAN SIMS had to pull out at the last minute due to illness. Her part was taken by DILYS LAYE who went on to make a further 3 Carry On appearances. CHARLES HAWTREY was dropped for this film as he demanded star billing. His part of the chef was given to LANCE PERCIVAL. Exterior scenes were shot at Tilbury Docks. Production Notes Edward Devereaux - Esma Cannon - Anton Rodgers - making his last but 1 appearance in a minor role. her 3rd appearance but this time in a major role. later famous for starring in TV situation comedies Fresh Fields and From May to December. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1962 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Carry On Cabby Cast - Sid James 4/20 Hattie Jacques 6/15 Kenneth Connor 7/18 Charles Hawtrey 6/24 Liz Fraser 3/4 Jim Dale 1/12 Bill Owen 4/4 Amanda Barrie 1/2 JIM DALE made his first appearance but it was in a minor role as an expectant father. BILL OWEN made his 4th and final appearance in a Carry On. AMANDA BARRIE's first Carry On of 2 was a supporting role as one of the Glam Cab drivers. She played the title role in Carry On Cleo. Back to black & white for this Carry On after Cruising being shot in colour Location scenes were shot in and around Windsor. Production Notes Esma Cannon - Peter Gilmore - made her 4th and last Carry On appearance. his first of 11 Carry On supporting roles. Later became famous for starring in TV's The Onedin Line. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1963 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers Carry On Jack Cast - Kenneth Williams 7/26 Charles Hawtrey 7/24 Jim Dale 2/12 Bernard Cribbins 1/3 Juliet Mills 1/1 Only 3 of the Carry On regulars appeared in this film. BERNARD CRIBBINS returned for Carry On Spying but his last appearance wasn't until Columbus in 1992. Daughter of John and sister to Hayley, JULIET MILLS made her only Carry On appearance. This was the 2nd in the series to be filmed in colour but the first to have an historical setting. Location scenes were shot at Frensham Pond and Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset. Production Notes Edward Devereaux - Peter Gilmore - Patrick Cargill - Donald Houston - Percy Herbert - made his 5th and final Carry On appearance. 2nd appearance for the future James Onedin. played the Spanish Governor in his 2nd and final Carry On. first of 3 Carry On appearances for one of the most recognised British film actors in the 50s, 60s and 70s. older brother to fellow actor Glyn made his only Carry On appearance. Other cast members worthy of a mention Released - 1964 Director - Gerald Thomas Producer - Peter Rogers

Carry On Sergeant

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1958
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
William Hartnell (1/1)
Bob Monkhouse (1/1)
Shirley Eaton (1/3)
Eric Barker (1/4)
Dora Bryan (1/1)
Bill Owen (1/4)
Terence Longdon(1/4)
Charles Hawtrey (1/24)
Kenneth Connor (1/18)
Kenneth Williams (1/26)
Hattie Jacques (1/15)
Terry Scott (1/7)
Production Notes:
William Hartnell went on to play the first Dr Who.
Although Bob Monkhouse was an established stand-up comedian, he is best remembered in later life for being the premier gameshow host, presenting The Golden Shot, Family Fortunes and Bob’s Full house amongst others.
Shirley Eaton is the only actor with more than 1 Carry On credit who is still alive. Shirley is better known for being the woman painted gold in James Bond’s Goldfinger.
Bill Owen appeared in 4 of the early Carry On’s but he was more famous for the part of Compo in Last of the Summer Wine.
Hattie Jacques’ character in this Carry On was a Captain in the Royal Army Medical Corp so this could be regarded as her first ‘Matron’ role.
If you have ever seen the film Stripes starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, you will notice that the plot was very similar to Carry On Sergeant.
Location scenes were shot in and around Guildford, Harefield and Beaconsfield

Carry On Nurse

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1959
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
Shirley Eaton (2/3)
Kenneth Williams (2/26)
Kenneth Connor (2/18)
Charles Hawtrey (2/24)
Hattie Jacques (2/15)
Bill Owen (2/4)
Terence Longdon(2/4)
Joan Sims (1/25)
Leslie Phillips(1/3)
June Whitfield(1/4)
Notes:
Jill Ireland the wife of David McCallum and later Charles Bronson, had a supporting role.
Other notable actors who had supporting roles included Wilfred Hyde-White who played The Colonel and Irene Handel who played the wife of Bill Owen’s character Percy Hickson.
Another Hickson, this time Joan Hickson played the part of Sister. This was to be the first of 5 appearances in a Carry On supporting role. Joan Hickson went on to play Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple on TV.
Although he was uncredited and only his feet were shown, Carry On Nurse was technically the first of the series for Bernard Bresslaw.
Location scenes were shot around the exterior of Pinewood studios

Carry On Teacher

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1959
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
Ted Ray (1/1)
Kenneth Connor (3/18)
Charles Hawtrey (3/24)
Kenneth Williams (3/26)
Hattie Jacques (3/15)
Joan Sims(2/25)
Leslie Phillips(2/4)
Production Notes:
Radio’s Ray’s A Laugh star Ted Ray made his only Carry On appearence in this film. He was due to appear in the next Carry On but his contract prevented him from doing so. He was replaced by Sid James who went on to become a Carry On regular.
It was this Carry On where Leslie Phillips first said what turned out to be his catchphrase that stuck with him for the rest of his life. After being introduced to Joan Sims’ character Miss Allcock, Phillips remarked ‘Ding Dong’.
One of the pupils was played by a young Richard O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan went on to star in a number of TV sit coms including Man About the House & Robin’s Nest. He suffered a stoke in 2003 and now resides in the actors retirement home Brinsworth House.
Location scenes were shot at Drayton Green Primary School, Ealing

Carry On Constable

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1960
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
Sid James (1/20)
Kenneth Connor (4/18)
Kenneth Williams (4/26)
Charles Hawtrey (4/24)
Hattie Jacques (4/15)
Joan Sims (3/25)
Leslie Phillips(3/4)
Shirley Eaton(3/3)
Terence Longdon(2/4)
Notes:
This was Sid James’ Carry On debut. Only made possible by Ted Ray’s contract preventing him from performing.
This was Shirley Eaton’s last Carry On and Leslie Phillips’ last one until appearing in Carry On Columbus 32 years later.
Joan Hickson made her 2nd appearance of 5 in a supporting role.
Location scenes were shot in and around the streets of Ealing.

Carry On Regardless

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1961
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
Sid James(2/20)
Kenneth Connor(5/18)
Kenneth Williams(5/26)
Charles Hawtrey(5/24)
Hattie Jacques(5/15)
Joan Sims(4/25)
Terence Longdon(3/4)
Bill Owen(3/4)
Liz Fraser(1/4)
Fenella Fielding(1/2)
Production Notes:
Joan Hickson’s 3rd of 5 appearences had her in a role reversal with Hattie Jacques. This time she played Matron whilst Hattie played Sister.
Fenella Fielding’s role was a supporting one but she had a lead role in Carry On Screaming.
The man who was famous from his mixed up way of talking, Stanley Unwin played the part of the landlord. This was to be his only Carry On.
Other notable supporting actors were Patrick Cargill(Father Dear Father), Molly Weir(Dr Finlay’s Casebook), Nicholas Parsons(Just A Minute amongst many more) and Terence Alexander(Bergerac).
Location scenes were shot in Windsor.

Carry On Cruising

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1962
Gerald Thomas
Peter Rogers
Sid James(3/20)
Kenneth Williams (6/26)
Kenneth Connor (6/18)
Liz Fraser(2/4)
Dilys Laye(1/4)
Notes:
Only 3 of the regulars(Sid James, Kenneth Williams and Kenneth Connor) appeared in this Carry On.
Joan Sims was taken ill just before filming was to take place. Her role was taken by Dilys Laye who went on to appear in 3 further Carry On’s.
Charles Hawtrey had demanded star billing and was subsequently dropped from the production only to return for the next one. His part of the Chef was taken by Lance Percival.
Anton Rodgers(Fresh Fields, May to December) had a supporting role.
Location scenes were shot at Tilbury Docks.
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