The Navy Lark

Gordon Parry
1959-01-01


6.8
82 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Cecil Parker Cmdr. Stanton Unowned
Ronald Shiner CPO Banyard Unowned
Leslie Phillips Lt. Pouter Unowned
Elvi Hale Leading WREN Heather Unowned
Cardew Robinson Lt. Binns Unowned
Gordon Jackson Leading Seaman Johnson Unowned
Hattie Jacques Fortune Teller Unowned
Nicholas Phipps Capt. Povey Unowned
Harold Kasket Gaston Higgins Unowned
Harold Kasket Lt. Bates R.N. Unowned
Llewellyn Rees Adm. Troutbridge Unowned
Clive Morton Rear Admiral Unowned
Clive Morton Mabel Unowned
Gordon Harris Group Captain Unowned
Wanda Ventham Mabel Unowned