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.

Why was Sid James not in Follow That Camel?

In 1967, James was intending to play Sergeant Nocker in Follow That Camel, but was already committed to recording the TV series George and the Dragon (1966–1968) for ATV, then one of the ITV contractors. James was replaced in Follow That Camel by the American comic actor Phil Silvers.

Was Sid James supposed to be in Carry on Screaming?

James was committed to appearing as one of the robbers in the pantomime "Babes in the Wood" at the London Palladium, which ran until June 1966, and Corbett was drafted to replace him. Despite this, his character name, Sidney Bung, was kept.

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!).

How many carry-on films with Sid James?

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

Sid James - Not Just a Carry On

Who appeared the most in the 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 was Kenneth Williams paid for carry on films?

He was quick to find fault with his own work, and also that of others. Despite this, he spoke fondly of the Carry Ons in interviews. Peter Rogers, producer of the series, recollected, "Kenneth was worth taking care of because, while he cost very little—£5,000 a film, he made a great deal of money for the franchise."

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.

Who went to Sid James' funeral?

Diana Coupland at Sid James funeral (1976)

Which is considered the best Carry On film?

Who did Sid James sleep with?

During their time together Sid had a highly public affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor, a relationship which ended 16 months before his death.

Where did they film Carry On Screaming?

Production. Production of the film ran from 10 January 1966 to 25 February 1966; it was filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Carry On Screaming was the second film in the series to have a sung main title theme.

How much was Phil Silvers paid for Carry On Follow That Camel?

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.

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 is the belly dancer in the Carry On follow that camel?

Carry on Follow That Camel (1967) - Anita Harris as Corktip - IMDb.

Why John Wayne never served in the military?

Draft Deferment: John Wayne filed for a 3-A draft deferment, which meant that if the sole provider for a family of four were drafted, it would cause his family undue hardship. This deferment was granted to him, and he was exempted from military service [1].

What was the last Carry-on film?

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.

Who appeared in the most carry-on films?

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.

Who was the laughing woman in Carry on Camping?

Betty Marsden (24 February 1919 – 18 July 1998) was an English comedy actress. She is particularly remembered as a cast member of the radio series Beyond Our Ken and Round the Horne. Marsden appeared in two Carry On films, Carry On Regardless (1961) and Carry On Camping (1969).

What was the finishing school called in Carry-on Camping?

The name of the women's deportment college was the "Finishing School for Young Ladies Chayste Place".

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.

How many Carry On films were actually made?

Carry On is a British comedy franchise comprising 31 films, four Christmas specials, a television series and stage shows produced between 1958 and 1992.

Where did they film Carry On movies?

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.