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.

How many carry-on films were made in order?

From that initial outing to the dreadful Carry on Columbus in 1992, 31 films were produced in total, raking in a ton of money from limited budgets, turning its core “Carry On Team” into national treasures and, most importantly, making a lot of people laugh along the way. The series was an instant success.

What army camp was Carry-on Sergeant filmed?

Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Following a ragtag bunch of new recruits facing the trials and tribulations of National Service, the film is largely shot in Stoughton Barracks around Guildford.

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 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).

Carry On Trailer 1 Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Are any of the original Carry On cast still alive?

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 does carry on mean in the military?

Approaching Officer

All Soldiers WILL come to attention, and ALL Soldiers will salute and render the appropriate greeting. In all situations, the Officer may give the directive to “Carry On”. This means the Soldier or Soldiers will continue whatever they were doing previously.

Where did they film carry on movies?

All films were made at Pinewood Studios near Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. Budgetary constraints meant that a large proportion of the location filming was undertaken close to the studios in and around south Buckinghamshire, including areas of Berkshire and Middlesex.

Where did they film Carry on Camping?

ON LOCATION

Unlike that other famous camping film, Nuts In May, it wasn't actually filmed at a real campsite, instead the camping scenes were shot in the orchard at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Chayste Place school was also filmed at Pinewood, in the Heatherden Hall manor house.

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 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 . . .

How much did the Carry-on cast get paid?

But even over the decades, wages remained low. Kenneth Williams made just £900 from the 1960 flick Carry On Constable, while Kenneth Connor received £1,250 and Charles Hawtrey made £1,000. 1962's Carry On Cruising saw Lance Percival earn just £600 for his efforts in the movie. READ MORE: Want more showbiz?

Which is considered the best Carry On film?

Which Carry On films were never made?

[edit] Carry On Again Nurse

Three scripts were written for an intended sub-sequel to the successful Carry On Nurse film, the second installment of the Carry On series. All three attempts failed, and so the film has never been made.

How old was Barbara Windsor 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!).

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.

Was Carry On Cruising filmed on a ship?

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.

Who is the old lady in the Carry On movies?

Esma Cannon(1905-1972)

Without her appearances in many a 'Carry On..' film in the 1960s, her career would have probably been forgotten today. Arguably her most famous performance was as the lonely but happy spinster in Carry on Cruising (1962).

What is the 3 1 1 rule?

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

What's not allowed on a carry-on?

Aerosol cans (except limited quantities of personal care items that are 3.4 ounces or less), butane, fuels, gasoline, gas torches, lighter fluid, strike-anywhere matches, flammable paints, turpentine, paint thinner, arc lighters, plasma lighters, electronic lighters, E-lighters, and replicas of incendiaries cannot be ...

What is the TSA 3 1 1 rule?

Liquids, gels and aerosols packed in carry-on must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule: 3.4 ounces or less per container. 1 quart size, clear, plastic, zip top bag (all liquids must fit in bag) 1 bag per passenger.

How many Carry On films was Bernard Bresslaw in?

Although officially starring in 14 Carry On films, Bresslaw did appear in one other: Carry on Nurse (1959). The legs of Terence Longdon were deemed to be too thin and scrawny looking, so Bresslaw's were used as stand-ins for the scene where Joan Sims gives him a bath.

Where is Jim Dale now?

Jim has lived in New York City for 35 years, winning countless awards for his work and has enjoyed dual US-UK nationality for six years.

Was Peter Butterworth a prisoner of war?

Now, 80 years on, Peter Butterworth's recently discovered German prison identity card is going on display as part of an exhibition telling the story of his life as a prisoner of war.