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	'''''Carry On Constable''''' is a 1960 [[British comedy]] film, the fourth in the [[Carry On (film series)\|series of 31 ''Carry On'' films]] (1958–1992). It was released in February 1960. Of the regular team, it featured [[Kenneth Connor]], [[Kenneth Williams]], [[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]], [[Joan Sims]], and [[Hattie Jacques]]. [[Sid James]] makes his debut in the series here, while early regulars [[w:Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]], [[Eric Barker]], and [[Shirley Eaton]] also turn up, although Phillips did not appear again in the series for 32 years. It was the first ''"Carry On..."'' film to include some nudity with Connor, Hawtrey, Williams, and Phillips baring their behinds during a shower scene.		'''''Carry On Constable''''' is a 1960 [[British comedy]] film, the fourth in the [[Carry On (film series)\|series of 31 ''Carry On'' films]] (1958–1992). It was released in February 1960. Of the regular team, it featured [[Kenneth Connor]], [[Kenneth Williams]], [[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]], [[Joan Sims]], and [[Hattie Jacques]]. [[Sid James]] makes his debut in the series here, while early regulars [[Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]], [[Eric Barker]], and [[Shirley Eaton]] also turn up, although Phillips did not appear again in the series for 32 years. It was the first ''"Carry On..."'' film to include some nudity with Connor, Hawtrey, Williams, and Phillips baring their behinds during a shower scene.

	==Plot==		==Plot==
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	*[[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]] as Special Constable Timothy Gorse		*[[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]] as Special Constable Timothy Gorse
	*[[Kenneth Williams]] as PC Stanley Benson		*[[Kenneth Williams]] as PC Stanley Benson
	*[[w:Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]] as PC Tom Potter		*[[Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]] as PC Tom Potter
	*[[Joan Sims]] as WPC Gloria Passworthy		*[[Joan Sims]] as WPC Gloria Passworthy
	*[[Hattie Jacques]] as Sergeant Laura Moon		*[[Hattie Jacques]] as Sergeant Laura Moon

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	*{{IMDb title\|0053699}}		*{{IMDb title\|0053699}}
	*[http://www.thewhippitinn.com/carry_on_films/carry_on_constable/ ''Carry On Constable'' at The Whippit Inn]
	*[http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/466169/ ''Carry On Constable'' at BFI Screenonline]		*[http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/466169/ ''Carry On Constable'' at BFI Screenonline]

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	*[[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]] as Special Constable Timothy Gorse		*[[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]] as Special Constable Timothy Gorse
	*[[Kenneth Williams]] as PC Stanley Benson		*[[Kenneth Williams]] as PC Stanley Benson
	*[[Leslie Phillips]] as PC Tom Potter		*[[w:Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]] as PC Tom Potter
	*[[Joan Sims]] as WPC Gloria Passworthy		*[[Joan Sims]] as WPC Gloria Passworthy
	*[[Hattie Jacques]] as Sergeant Laura Moon		*[[Hattie Jacques]] as Sergeant Laura Moon

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	'''''Carry On Constable''''' is a 1960 [[British comedy]] film, the fourth in the [[Carry On (film series)\|series of 31 ''Carry On'' films]] (1958–1992). It was released in February 1960. Of the regular team, it featured [[Kenneth Connor]], [[Kenneth Williams]], [[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]], [[Joan Sims]], and [[Hattie Jacques]]. [[Sid James]] makes his debut in the series here, while early regulars [[Leslie Phillips]], [[Eric Barker]], and [[Shirley Eaton]] also turn up, although Phillips did not appear again in the series for 32 years. It was the first ''"Carry On..."'' film to include some nudity with Connor, Hawtrey, Williams, and Phillips baring their behinds during a shower scene.		'''''Carry On Constable''''' is a 1960 [[British comedy]] film, the fourth in the [[Carry On (film series)\|series of 31 ''Carry On'' films]] (1958–1992). It was released in February 1960. Of the regular team, it featured [[Kenneth Connor]], [[Kenneth Williams]], [[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)\|Charles Hawtrey]], [[Joan Sims]], and [[Hattie Jacques]]. [[Sid James]] makes his debut in the series here, while early regulars [[w:Leslie Phillips\|Leslie Phillips]], [[Eric Barker]], and [[Shirley Eaton]] also turn up, although Phillips did not appear again in the series for 32 years. It was the first ''"Carry On..."'' film to include some nudity with Connor, Hawtrey, Williams, and Phillips baring their behinds during a shower scene.

	==Plot==		==Plot==

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{{short description|1960 film}}
{{More citations needed|date=October 2018}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Carry On Constable
| image = File:COConstable.Quad.jpg
| caption = Original UK quad poster
| director = [[Gerald Thomas]]
| screenplay = [[Peter Rogers]]<br>[[Norman Hudis]]
| story = Norman Hudis
| producer = Peter Rogers
| starring = [[Leslie Phillips]]<br>[[Shirley Eaton]]<br>[[Eric Barker]]<br>[[Sid James|Sidney James]]
| cinematography = [[Edward Scaife|Ted Scaife]]
| editing = [[John Shirley]]
| music = [[Edmund Crispin|Bruce Montgomery]]
| distributor = [[Anglo-Amalgamated]]
| released = 25 February 1960<ref name="Art & Hue">{{cite web|url=http://artandhue.com/shop/carry-on-constable/|title=Carry On Constable |work=Art & Hue |date=2018 |accessdate=25 February 2018}}</ref>
| runtime = 83 min.
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| budget = £82,500
}}
'''''Carry On Constable''''' is a 1960 [[British comedy]] film, the fourth in the [[Carry On (film series)|series of 31 ''Carry On'' films]] (1958–1992). It was released in February 1960. Of the regular team, it featured [[Kenneth Connor]], [[Kenneth Williams]], [[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)|Charles Hawtrey]], [[Joan Sims]], and [[Hattie Jacques]]. [[Sid James]] makes his debut in the series here, while early regulars [[Leslie Phillips]], [[Eric Barker]], and [[Shirley Eaton]] also turn up, although Phillips did not appear again in the series for 32 years. It was the first ''"Carry On..."'' film to include some nudity with Connor, Hawtrey, Williams, and Phillips baring their behinds during a shower scene.

==Plot==
A suburban police station is understaffed due to a flu epidemic, and Sergeant Wilkins, under pressure to maintain staffing levels, is pleased to hear that three new recruits, straight from training school, are due shortly.

Before even arriving, the three policemen inadvertently assist some bank robbers into their getaway car, and are embarrassed when they learn the truth. The new constables are self-proclaimed intellectual and amateur psychologist PC Timothy Benson, former socially well-connected playboy and cad PC Tom Potter, and extremely superstitious PC Charles Constable. The arrival of WPC Gloria Passworthy, with whom Constable falls in love, and [[Special Constable]] Gorse completes the roster.

Out on the beat, the new constables try hard, but are less than successful. Benson nearly arrests a plainclothes detective, and Constable believes he has heard a murder being committed, but it turns out to be a radio play. Potter investigates a report of an intruder, but finds a young woman in the bath and engages in a civil conversation with her about her recently broken relationship. Gorse, tasked to patrol with a police dog, is unable to control it. They have better luck when a wages robbery takes place. Benson and Potter locate the getaway car, and all four engage in a confrontation with the thieves, arresting them and recovering the money.

Commended for his efficiency and excellent results, Inspector Mills is promoted to a training position and Wilkins is promoted to replace him. Charlie Constable gets his girl (with a little help from Sgt Moon) and stops being superstitious.

==Cast==
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*[[Sid James]] as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
*[[Eric Barker]] as Inspector Mills
*[[Kenneth Connor]] as Constable Charlie Constable
*[[Charles Hawtrey (actor, born 1914)|Charles Hawtrey]] as Special Constable Timothy Gorse
*[[Kenneth Williams]] as PC Stanley Benson
*[[Leslie Phillips]] as PC Tom Potter
*[[Joan Sims]] as WPC Gloria Passworthy
*[[Hattie Jacques]] as Sergeant Laura Moon
*[[Shirley Eaton]] as Sally Barry
*[[Cyril Chamberlain]] as PC Thurston
*[[Joan Hickson]] as Mrs May
*[[Irene Handl]] as Distraught Mother
*[[Terence Longdon]] as Herbert Hall
*[[Jill Adams]] as WPC Harrison
*[[Freddie Mills]] as Jewel thief
*[[Brian Oulton]] as Store manager
*[[Victor Maddern]] as Detective Sergeant Liddell
*[[Esma Cannon]] as Deaf old lady
*[[Hilda Fenemore]] as Agitated woman
*[[Lucy Griffiths (actress, born 1919)|Lucy Griffiths]] as Miss Horton
*[[Noel Dyson]] as Vague woman
*[[Dorinda Stevens]] as Young Woman
{{div col end}}

==Crew==
*Screenplay – [[Peter Rogers]] & [[Norman Hudis]]
*Story – [[Norman Hudis]]
*Idea – [[Brock Williams (screenwriter)|Brock Williams]]
*Music – [[Edmund Crispin|Bruce Montgomery]]
*Art Director – [[Carmen Dillon]]
*Director of Photography – [[Edward Scaife|Ted Scaife]]
*Editor – John Shirley
*Production Manager – [[Frank Bevis]]
*Camera Operator – [[Alan Hume]]
*Assistant Director – Peter Manley
*Sound Editor – Leslie Wiggins
*Sound Recordists – Robert T MacPhee & Bill Daniels
*Continuity – Joan Davis
*Make-up – George Blackler
*Hairdressing – Stella Rivers
*Dress Designer – Yvonne Caffin
*Set Dressing – Vernon Dixon
*Casting Director – Betty White
*Producer – [[Peter Rogers]]
*Director – [[Gerald Thomas]]

==Role of Sergeant Wilkins==
Initially, the role of Sergeant Wilkins was intended for [[Ted Ray (comedian)|Ted Ray]] following his work on the previous film ''[[Carry On Teacher]]''. However, Ray was contracted to [[Associated British Cinemas|ABC]] (despite being unused by them), who distributed the ''Carry On'' films to cinemas. Unhappy seeing one of their contracted actors in a rival production, they threatened to stop distribution, so [[Peter Rogers]] reluctantly dropped him from the films and replaced him with Sid James, thus beginning James's 19-film long membership of the [[List of Carry On films cast members|''Carry On'' team]].

==Filming and locations==

*Filming dates – 9 November-18 December 1959

'''Interiors''':
* [[Pinewood Studios]], Buckinghamshire

'''Exteriors''':
* The streets of [[Ealing]], London
The exterior of the police station is Hanwell Library, Cherrington Road, W7. Other scenes were filmed along the parade of shops on The Avenue in [[West Ealing]], W13, with [[the Drayton Court]] Hotel visible in many scenes. The Royal Mail Sorting Office in Manor Road and the railway footbridge over the GWR out of West Ealing is also seen as still standing today. Other scenes were filmed on and around St Mary's Road (including St Mary's Church) and the surrounding streets, Ealing W5. The store used was F.H. Rowse department store. The building was demolished in the early 1980s and was situated on the junction of Green Man Lane and Uxbridge Road in Ealing.

==Release==
The fourth film in the classic British comedy film series, Carry On Constable premiered at London's Plaza cinema on 25 February 1960.<ref name="Art & Hue"/>

==Reception==
''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote, "At times it seems that the team is hard put to it to keep up the laughter pressure but, all in all, this achieves its objective of providing harmless merriment."<ref>"Film Reviews: Carry on Constable". ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''. 2 March 1960. 6.</ref> Geoffrey M. Warren of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' noted, "Most of the gags are visual in the tradition of [[Laurel and Hardy]], the [[Marx Brothers|Marx Bros.]] and others, though no individual performer is of this caliber of comic performer." He went on, though, to praise director Gerald Thomas for having "accomplished a remarkable amount of good cinema here. The situations are worked to perfection and always held within the limits of the possible, if just barely."<ref>Warren, Geoffrey M. (3 June 1961). "'Carry On Constable' Carries On Slapstick". ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. Part II, p. 6.</ref> ''[[The Monthly Film Bulletin]]'' wrote, "The 'Carry On' series looks like becoming an anthology of all the slap-and-tickle music-hall jokes that have ever been cracked. The laughter here centres on dropped trousers, ample bosoms, innuendoes, female impersonation, lingerie and male nudity. Out of this frayed material a little comedy is coaxed by the familiar cast as they grapple with the random situations that pass for a plot."<ref>{{cite journal |date=April 1960 |title=Carry On Constable |journal=[[The Monthly Film Bulletin]] |volume=27 |issue=315 |page=51 }}</ref>

==Bibliography==
*{{Cite book |last=Davidson |first=Andy |title=Carry On Confidential |publisher=Miwk |location=London |year=2012 |isbn=978-1-908630-01-8 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Simon |title=Keeping the British End Up – Four Decades of Saucy Cinema |publisher=Titan Books |location=London |year=2011 |isbn=978-0-85768-279-6 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Webber |first=Richard |title=50 Years of Carry On |publisher=Arrow |location=London |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-09-949007-4 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Hudis |first=Norman |title=No Laughing Matter |publisher=Apex |location=London |year=2008 |isbn=978-1-906358-15-0 }}
*''Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema'' by Simon Sheridan (third edition) (2007) (Reynolds & Hearn Books)
*{{Cite book |last=Ross |first=Robert |title=The Carry On Companion |publisher=Batsford |location=London |year=2002 |isbn=978-0-7134-8771-8 }}
*{{Cite book |last1=Bright|first1=Morris | last2=Ross |first2=Robert |title=Mr Carry On – The Life & Work of Peter Rogers |publisher=BBC Books |location=London |year=2000 |isbn=978-0-563-55183-6 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Rigelsford |first=Adrian |title=Carry On Laughing – a celebration |publisher=Virgin |location=London |year=1996 |isbn=1-85227-554-5 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Hibbin |first=Sally & Nina |title=What a Carry On |publisher=Hamlyn |location=London |year=1988 |isbn=978-0-600-55819-4 }}
*{{Cite book |last=Eastaugh |first=Kenneth |title=The Carry On Book |publisher=David & Charles |location=London |year=1978 |isbn=978-0-7153-7403-0 }}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0053699}}
*[http://www.thewhippitinn.com/carry_on_films/carry_on_constable/ ''Carry On Constable'' at The Whippit Inn]
*[http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/466169/ ''Carry On Constable'' at BFI Screenonline]

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