- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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3 out of 5
After seven consecutive spoofs of other movies, the Carry On crew returned to the world of work for this lively comedy that virtually takes up from where Carry On Nurse left off. The timing of another hospital picture couldn't have been better for Sid James, who was genuinely bedridden for much of the production. Consequently, most of the workload falls upon Kenneth Williams as a sneering consultant, Jim Dale as the clumsy Dr Kilmore, and Frankie Howerd, who makes an impressive series debut as a fussy faith healer. However, Charles Hawtrey steals the show, experiencing the pangs of a sympathetic pregnancy.
Plot Summary
Comedy starring Frankie Howerd, Sidney James and Kenneth Williams. Francis Bigger is a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter. During one of his performances he falls off the platform and is taken to the chaotic local hospital.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Francis Bigger
- Frankie Howerd
- Charlie Roper
- Sidney James
- Dr Tinkle
- Kenneth Williams
- Mr Barron
- Charles Hawtrey
- Dr Kilmore
- Jim Dale
- Sandra May
- Barbara Windsor
- Chloe Gibson
- Joan Sims
- Matron
- Hattie Jacques
- Nurse Clarke
- Anita Harris
- Ken Biddle
- Bernard Bresslaw
- Mr Smith
- Peter Butterworth
Crew
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
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