Rent Orders Are Orders (1954)
2.9 of 5 from 61 ratings
1h 14min
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- Synopsis:
- Long Lost Comedy Classics is a collection of films from a golden age of British Cinema, remembered stars and some unique movies that have stood the test of time. So why not take a trip down memory lane and see how cinema used to be? A Sleepy army barracks is about to be overrun by a film company planning to shoot a science fiction caper. And it's not long before the enticing female stars persuade the boys of the brigade to take part - much to the annoyance of the Divisional Commander who decides to make a surprise inspection.
- Actors:
- Brian Reece, Margot Grahame, Raymond Huntley, Sidney James, Tony Hancock, Peter Sellers, Clive Morton, June Thorburn, Maureen Swanson, Peter Martyn, Bill Fraser, Edward Lexy, Barry MacKay, Donald Pleasence, Eric Sykes, Harold Ayer, Mark Baker, David Green, Peter Haig, Reginald Hearne
- Directors:
- David Paltenghi
- Writers:
- Anthony Armstrong, Ian Hay
- Studio:
- Slam Dunk
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy
- Collections:
- Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 2, Getting to Know: Sidney James, Top 10 Titles About the Golden Age of Radio
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1955 Beaconsfield studios romp - Orders Are Orders review by AW
Classed under the Long Lost Comedies series, I hesitate to call this a comedy as it is singularly un-funny. Except for one line:
The General: "Have you ever been in a haunted house, a real, genuine haunted house with rattling doors and whistling keyholes, mildew and cobwebs?"
Sid James: "I've stayed in some English hotels?"
Touché.
Made in 1955 with a bunch of radio stars. Sid James of later Carry On fame lords it over all the rest as an American film director trying to make a low budget science fiction film with a disorganized script on a small army base (actually Beaconsfield Studios) until the general puts his foot down. I like the 1950 vibe, costumes and check out the early entrance with his cars and vans.
Sid only plays Sid. He's a bit annoying as his accent keeps slipping and he shouts a lot, while the whole film crew mills about in organised chaos.
Early outings for Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers, even Erik Sykes, and some curvy dolly girls the squaddies can't keep their eyes off. Interesting as a period piece only.
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