Movie Description
The Navy Lark
(1959)Overview
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gordon Parry
- Producer : Herbert Wilcox
- Writer : Lawrie Wyman,Sid Colin
- Editor : Basil Warren
- Cast : Cecil Parker,Ronald Shiner,Leslie Phillips,Elvi Hale,Cardew Robinson,Gordon Jackson,Hattie Jacques,Nicholas Phipps,Harold Kasket,Harold Kasket,Llewellyn Rees,Clive Morton,Clive Morton,Gordon Harris,Wanda Ventham
Cast
Cmdr. Stanton
CPO Banyard
Lt. Pouter
Leading WREN Heather
Lt. Binns
Leading Seaman Johnson
Fortune Teller
Capt. Povey
Gaston Higgins
Lt. Bates R.N.
Adm. Troutbridge
Rear Admiral
Mabel
Group Captain
Mabel
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Facts
Original TitleThe Navy Lark
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesHerbert Wilcox Productions
Genres
- Comedy
