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.

Who starred the most in 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).

Are there any living cast members of Carry On movies?

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.

What was the last Carry On film ever made?

Emmannuelle marked the end of an era; not only was it the last film for fourteen years, but it was also the last film of the series to star Peter Butterworth, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sims.

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.

Carry On (1958) Cast THEN AND NOW 2023, All the cast members died tragically!!

How many movies did Cary Grant make with Alfred Hitchcock?

Cary Grant starred in four films in association with Alfred Hitchcock, resulting in some of the best work from both men. They are Suspicion (1941), Notorious (1946), To Catch a Thief (1955), and North by Northwest (1959).

Why wasn't Sid James in Carry On Follow That Camel?

Phil Silvers replaced Sidney James in the role of Sgt. Nocker, which had been originally written for James; it turned out that James could not do the film due to commitments on George and the Dragon (1966). About two weeks into the filming of this picture James suffered a mild heart attack.

How much did they get paid for Carry On films?

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.

How old was Barbara Windsor in the Carry On films?

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!).

Why was Charles Hawtrey dropped from the Carry On films?

Carry On Henry, Convenience (both 1971) and Matron (1972) all had strong line-ups, but the wheels started to come off with Carry On Abroad (also 1972). Charles Hawtrey's alcoholism had become such a problem that he was fired, making the film his 23rd and final appearance in the series.

Where did they film Carry On?

Renowned for being low-budget, the producers didn't venture too far from Pinewood Studios with many of the locations being situated in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and other areas close to the world-famous studio.

Where was Carry On cruising filmed?

The film's premiere was held on a cruise ship in Southampton, England. The "SS Happy Wanderer", including its interiors and decks scenes, is mostly a set constructed at Pinewood Studios. It is affixed atop a hydraulic rig, and is a life size mock-up, complete with all the features of a real cruise ship.

How many Carry On films were filmed?

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.

Which is considered the best Carry On film?

Who owns the rights to 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.

What was the first Carry On film called?

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

Did Barbara Windsor like Sid James?

In the book, Barbara insisted she had “heard nothing of Sid's reputation as a ladies' man” and told the BBC that she initially rejected his advances. She said: “I cared deeply for him. I didn't at first, he was just my leading man and I used to push him off.

How much was Barbara Windsor worth when she died?

She was also a voice actress who had a net worth of $13 million at the time of her death, and had reportedly left a sum of £4.3 million to her husband by writing it in her will. Windsor, known for her acting as Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders on BBC One, originally appeared on the series from 1994 to 2010.

What was the age gap between Barbara Windsor and her husband?

Windsor and Mitchell were married for 20 years. Their marriage was deemed controversial due to their 26-year age gap - Windsor was 63 and Mitchell was 37.

Who made money from Carry On films?

His biggest stars, Kenneth Williams and Sid James, took home a maximum of £5,000 a film, while the women, including Barbara Windsor, got half of that. Now, more than 50 years after the first Carry On film, Mr Rogers appears to have finally made amends . . .

Who did Kenneth Williams leave his money to?

There was a provision for his 87 year old mother Louie, via instructions left to Kenneth's friend Michael Whittaker. However, the remainder of his estate was split between his close friend and neighbour Paul Richardson, his Godson Robert Chiddell and his agent.

Who was the fat woman in the carry on movies?

Hattie Jacques (/dʒeɪks/; born Josephine Edwina Jaques; 7 February 1922 – 6 October 1980) was an English comedy actress of stage, radio and screen. She is best known as a regular of the Carry On films, where she typically played strict, no-nonsense characters, but was also a prolific television and radio performer.

What beach was Carry On Follow That Camel filmed?

Location work was shot during the early months of 1967 when scenes set in the Sahara were filmed at Camber Sands near Rye, East Sussex, England. Shooting had to be halted several times because there was snow on the sands. Other shots occurred at Birkdale beach near Southport, Lancashire.

Who went to Sid James' funeral?

Diana Coupland at Sid James funeral (1976)

Why wasn't Kenneth Williams in Carry On Up the Jungle?

The role of Professor Tinkle was written for Kenneth Williams, and the role of Jungle Boy was written for Jim Dale, but Williams was unavailable as he was preparing to star in his own series, The Kenneth Williams Show, and Dale turned down his part due to the character having limited dialogue.