- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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2 out of 5
In this weak entry in the Carry On series, councillor Sidney Fiddler (Sid James) decides that a beauty contest is the only way to put the sleepy seaside resort of Fircombe on the map, which soon has his girlfriend Connie (Joan Sims) and the local feminists up in arms. Combining the gentle social satire of an Ealing comedy with the sniggering sauciness of a Donald McGill postcard, this is the least focused of the films. Much of the blame lies with Talbot Rothwell's script, which contains sequences that are more in keeping with the St Trinian's comedies. However, James and June Whitfield make lively adversaries and there are splendid supporting performances from Kenneth Connor as the feeble mayor and Patsy Rowlands as his newly liberated wife.
Plot Summary
Comedy starring Sidney James, Joan Sims and Kenneth Connor. Sidney Fiddler bullies the town council of Fircombe, a seaside resort, into staging a beauty contest as a publicity stunt. But the idea meets with fervent opposition from his girlfriend Connie and the local Women's Liberation group, led by Mrs Augusta Prodworthy.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Sidney Fiddler
- Sidney James
- Connie Philpotts
- Joan Sims
- Frederick Bumble
- Kenneth Connor
- Hope Springs
- Barbara Windsor
- Peter Potter
- Bernard Bresslaw
- Augusta Prodworthy
- June Whitfield
- Admiral
- Peter Butterworth
- William
- Jack Douglas
- Mildred Bumble
- Patsy Rowlands
- Mrs Dukes
- Joan Hickson
- Police inspector
- David Lodge
- Paula Perkins
- Valerie Leon
- Dawn Brakes
- Margaret Nolan
- Debra
- Sally Geeson
- Miss Bangor
- Angela Grant
- Ida Downs
- Wendy Richard
- Councillor Pratt
- Arnold Ridley
- Larry
- Robin Askwith
- Rosemary
- Patricia Franklin
- Cecil Gaybody
- Jimmy Logan
- Fire brigade chief
- Bill Pertwee
Crew
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
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