1958 Directed by Gerald Thomas
Fall in for the first ever film in the highly successful Carry On comedy series—now an acclaimed British institution. Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey are the prankish misfits who become the hilarious bane of Army Officers existence when he makes a bet he will turn them into ‘Star Squad’ Award soldiers—or bust!
William Hartnell Bob Monkhouse Shirley Eaton Eric Barker Dora Bryan Bill Owen Charles Hawtrey Kenneth Connor Kenneth Williams Terence Longdon Norman Rossington Gerald Campion Hattie Jacques Cyril Chamberlain Arnold Diamond Gordon Tanner Terry Scott Edward Judd Bernard Kay Jack Smethurst Ed Devereaux
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A wonderfully funny 'of the time' post-war British comedy featuring some of the the best in the comedy business. While this is not the most elaborate, well known, sexist etc. of the Carry On films that followed it, I always loved this one for it's youthful innocence.
A bet among officers sees the unruly rabble of new recruits set about their training to become a star squad with mixed results.
I remember watching the frequent re-runs on a Saturday night with my parents back in the day... a Carry on or James Bond film on the BBC with a strawberry Mivvi. Ah, that brings back nice memories.
With classic early performances from Charles Hawtrey, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques and Terry Scott, this was a sign of things to come for the series.
I like a Carry On film, but a lot of my like is tempered by the fact that I know that what I am watching is corny, shot-on-a-shoestring-budget nonsense
However, that allegation does not apply to the very first Carry On movies. The black and white instalments of the late 50s and early 60s represent a good watermark in post war British comedy and this, the very first in the series, is no exception.
I've seen it countless times but it still amuses and more, it makes you feel cosy. It's a great assembled cast full of talented actors many of whom would go on to appear in countless other Carry On's (Kenneth Connor, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Hattie Jacques)…
The first Carry On, Carry On Sergeant is a wonderfully fun film. It is a thoroughly charming film that also happens to be delightfully funny. The plot is great and establishes many of the trademarks that the series would become famous for. This ranges from a plot that pokes fun at a British institution to some saucy humour. Many of the jokes in this film land and the set pieces are great. The film also establishes the franchise's ensemble cast, with several of the famed Carry On regulars making their series debut. All the cast give lovely performances, especially William Hartnell who steals several scenes. Carry On Sergeant also marks the Carry On debut of director Gerald Thomas who would…
Carry On Sergeant is little more than an unfortunately dated sketch show that fails to deliver the punchlines its writer Norman Hudis had intended. The jokes come across as weak and lacklustre, despite the characters showing promise and the actors delivering their lines with reasonably good comic timing. William Hartnell plays soon retiring Sergeant Grimshaw, with the film observing him as he attempts to succeed in a bet he's entered into with Sergeant O'Brien (Terry Scott) by turning his final platoon of recruits, consisting of a motley mix of characters, into a prize-winning squad.
The 1958 comedy stars Bob Monkhouse and Eric Barker and not only kicked off the popular Carry-On series, which ran until 1992, but also featured many…
The very first Carry On movie is not as silly or bawdy as later episodes of this series. It's still quite funny, and even sweet and good-natured, not something you could attribute to most of this series.
Charles Hawtrey gets more laughs than Kenneth Williams here and in several of the other early movies. Their positions would slowly swap in the coming entries. Williams proved himself a star, while Hawtrey was seen more as a supporting clown.
The stage is set for how the rest of the series would proceed. There are many things here found all throughout the rest of the movies. Has enormous charm and appeal. It's easy to see why they made thirty more.
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William Hartnell does a fine job as Army Sergeant Grimshawe trying to massage a ragtag group of new recruits into shape. Kenneth Conner and Eric Barker are also particularly good.
Enjoyable and well-crafted amusing film about Army recruits learning how to become soldiers.
William Hartnell plays Army Sergeant Grimshawe and does do with great effect. Kenneth Connor is a delight. Dora Bryan is infectious to watch. Bill Owen does a fine job.Kenneth Williams delivers his lines with panache. And Eric Barker has some great dialogue that he makes the most of. An all-around entertaining movie filled with about a dozen interesting and well-portrayed characters.
7.25/10
The first Carry On film, Carry On Sergeant, is a wonderfully charming film. It also happens to be a delightfully funny film too. Its strange to think that the longest running British comedy film franchise had such humble beginnings, but all great series have to start somewhere.
The plot for Carry On Sergeant is great and wastes no time in establishing several of the trademarks that the series would become known for. This ranges from a plot that pokes a bit of fun at a British national institution to some playful yet saucy humour. Many of the jokes throughout the film land really well and there are plenty of amusing moments of slapstick thrown in for good measure too. Some…
My first Carry On – another film that's hard to view without its cultural baggage.
'Sergeant' was much less bawdy than I'd been led to expect (but also less amusing); Kenneth Williams as funny as famed but also characterised with warmth and competence that I didn't expect beyond the swishy stereotypes. I was also surprised and delighted to find 'onscreen camp' duties shared with "violent and passionate" Dora (as Nora) Bryant, although devestated that she flung herself at the hypochondriac soldier and not his big lesbian captain of a doctor who also seemed to be her admirer.
liked when the brass section got all goofy and wacky to remind us something funny is happening onscreen! also obsessed with kenneth williams’ voice wth why does it sound like that
The initial film that got the Carry On franchise rolling for an unexpected twenty years and 30 films. It’s a good little film and there’s a certain charm to it, especially with its touchingly sentimental ending.
Having said that, in spite of its merits, there’s little here to indicate such a long-running series. The slapstick farce are quite typical of late 1950s British comedy films yet somehow the Carry On’s, including Sergeant, just always seemed to do it better hence why they’re still being talked about over sixty years later.
William Hartnell shines in his one and only Carry On as the gruff sergeant. The cast include many future stalwarts of the series including Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey and Hattie…
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Very British. Very fun. Jolly good fun.
Also...Shirley Eaton is a babe.
