The series' humour relied largely on innuendo and double entendre. There were thirty-one films, four TV Christmas specials, one television series of thirteen episodes, and three West End and provincial stage plays, all made on time and to a strict budget.

How many Carry On films has made?

From 1958-1992 Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas produced and directed 31 Carry On films, and a number of TV specials and West End shows, in what would become Britain's longest-running series.

What was the last Carry On film ever made?

Between 1958 and 1979 there were 29 Carry On films made, most with variations of the same leading cast, plus many notable guests, the last of the regular series being Carry On Emmanuelle. A revival film, Carry on Columbus, was released in 1992.

Who has done the most Carry On films?

The most prolific were the neurotic Kenneth Williams (26 appearances), the libidinous Sid James (19) and the campy Charles Hawtrey (23), while there was formidable female support from Joan Sims (24), Hattie Jacques (14) and Barbara Windsor (10).

How much did Carry On actors get paid?

The cast were poorly paid—around £5,000 per film for a principal performer. In his diaries Kenneth Williams lamented this, and criticised several of the movies despite his declared fondness for the series as a whole.

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How much did Phil Silvers get paid for Carry On?

Phil Silvers was paid £30,000 for his role, making him by far, the highest paid star in the history of the series, which provoked a great deal of animosity among the regular Carry On team. The location filming took three weeks, the longest in Carry On history.

Are there any surviving Carry On actors?

The final surviving regular actor who had a lead role in the films is Jim Dale. Now aged 87, Dale - who is also a singer, comedian, narrator, and author - made his first appearance in 1963's Carry on Cabby.

Which is considered the best Carry On film?

How old was Sid James in Carry On Camping?

James and Sims are ridiculously old for their roles as a courting couple still trying to get to first base (he was fifty-five, she thirty-eight), as is Barbara Windsor as a naughty schoolgirl (she was thirty-one!).

Which Carry On films were never made?

How many Carry On films were set in a hospital?

Follow That Camel (1967), and the series made a welcome return to a hospital setting (“Matron!”) in Carry On Doctor (also 1967) and Carry On Again Doctor (1969).

Why was Charles Hawtrey dropped from the Carry On films?

Charles Hawtrey's alcoholism had become so severe (it had worsened from the alcohol antics in Carry on Cowboy (1965)) that Peter Rogers recalled having to sober him up with black coffee every time he was due in front of the camera. Hawtrey was fired from the series after this film, as the crew's patience had run out.

How many carry-on films was Jim Dale in?

Jim Dale appeared in 11 Carry On films, but he was convinced he'd ruined his prospects before he'd even started. Dale had a tiny role in Raising the Wind, which isn't officially part of the Carry On series but features many of its stars, including Kenneth Williams.

Who owns the Carry-on films?

The original Carry On films are owned by STUDIOCANAL, ITV - who own the Carry On name - and Warner Brothers. Further details about the new films will be revealed in due course.

How many carry-on films did Sid James do?

Sid James appeared in 20 of the 31 Carry On films, 4 episodes of Carry On Laughing and 3 Christmas specials.

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What was the nudist film in Carry on Camping?

Gerald Thomas informed the Board that the footage was taken from the film Nudist Paradise, which the BBFC passed A in 1959 (albeit with a different audio commentary), so there were no further issues.

Did Sid James serve in the military?

During World War II, James served as a lieutenant in an entertainment unit of the South African Army. Following the war, he pursued acting as a full-time career. In December 1946, he relocated to the United Kingdom, supported by his service gratuity.

How many are left from the carry on films?

Many of the famous regular cast have now passed away, with Dame Barbara Windsor dying at the age of 83. Her death has left means that there is just one of the regular cast members still alive 62 years after the series started. The final surviving regular actor who had a lead role in the films is Jim Dale.

Was Barbara Windsor in Carry on Cleo?

The usual cast is out in force, with only a couple of notable absences (i.e. Barbara Windsor), all delivering at the top of their form, and clearly revelling in the luxury of using the sets and props left over from Mankiewicz's megaproduction of 'Cleopatra' (1963).

Was Carry on Sergeant the first Carry On film?

Carry On Sergeant is a 1958 British comedy film about National Service starring William Hartnell, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Barker; it is the first in the series of Carry On films, with 31 entries released from 1958 to 1992.

Did the Carry-on team get along?

'Carry On' legend Jim Dale, 79, has lifted the lid on the tensions between the cast of the classic British comedy series and revealed how they snubbed him when he was on 'This Is Your life'.

How many Carry On films were made in order?

Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors Ltd produced twelve films (1958–66), the Rank Organisation made eighteen (1966–78) and United International Pictures made one (1992). Producer Peter Rogers and director Gerald Thomas made all 31 films, usually on time and to a strict budget, and often employed the same crew.

How many Carry On films was Hattie Jacques in?

After the Second World War Jacques made her cinematic debut in Green for Danger (1946), in which she had a brief, uncredited role. From 1958 to 1974 she appeared in 14 Carry On films, playing various roles including the formidable hospital matron.