The Carry On Films [electronic resource] /
Gerrard, Steven.author.
Saucy, rude and vulgar—the 31 Carry On films remain an important part of the history of British cinematic and low brow comedy. In this book, Gerrard discusses the Carry On roots in the music halls of the Victorians and the saucy seaside postcards of Donald McGill. Made in post-war Britain, these films reflect a remarkable period of social change as the British Empire faded and a nation learned to laugh at itself. Nothing was sacred to the Carry On team. James Bond and Cleopatra were mercilessly lampooned, Miss World competitions and toilet factories came in for a cinematic pasting, while Sid James’ laugh, Barbara Windsor’s wiggle, Kenneth Williams’ flared nostrils and Charles Hawtrey’s “Oh, hello!” became synonymous with laughter, merriment and fun. Gerrard’s work examines the Carry On films as part of a wider canvas linking both their heritage and tradition to the contextual world they mirrored. The Carry On Films is an essential read for Carry On fans the country through. Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
Saucy, rude and vulgar—the 31 Carry On films remain an important part of the history of British cinematic and low brow comedy. In this book, Gerrard discusses the Carry On roots in the music halls of the Victorians and the saucy seaside postcards of Donald McGill. Made in post-war Britain, these films reflect a remarkable period of social change as the British Empire faded and a nation learned to laugh at itself. Nothing was sacred to the Carry On team. James Bond and Cleopatra were mercilessly lampooned, Miss World competitions and toilet factories came in for a cinematic pasting, while Sid James’ laugh, Barbara Windsor’s wiggle, Kenneth Williams’ flared nostrils and Charles Hawtrey’s “Oh, hello!” became synonymous with laughter, merriment and fun. Gerrard’s work examines the Carry On films as part of a wider canvas linking both their heritage and tradition to the contextual world they mirrored. The Carry On Films is an essential read for Carry On fans the country through. Dedication ; Acknowledgements; Thanks ; Contents; About the Author; Chapter 1: Introduction; Notes; Chapter 2: Everything Has a Beginning; Donald McGill and Saucy Seaside Postcards; A Brief Overview of British Film Comedy; Notes; Chapter 3: The Carry On Saga; Notes ; Chapter 4: 'Carry On, Sergeant!'; Notes; Chapter 5: Heroes, Rogues and Fools: The Carry On Men; The Hero, Tough Guy and Rebel & Sid James13; The Everyman and Hero Transformed & Jim Dale and Kenneth Connor; Jim Dale; Kenneth Connor; The Effeminate: Child, Fool, Trickster and Pompous ... Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams17.
Charles HawtreyKenneth Williams; Notes; Chapter 6: Hottentots and Harridans: The Carry On Women; Barbara Windsor4; Hattie Jacques6; Notes; Chapter 7: Room at the Bottom; Carry On Cabby; Carry On At Your Convenience; Notes; Chapter 8: Spies and Screamers!; Carry On Spying; Carry On Screaming!; Notes; Chapter 9: Cowboys and Khasis; Carry On Cowboy; Carry On Up the Khyber; Notes; Chapter 10: Conclusion: Carry On Concluding; Filmography; TV Series; Bibliography; Index.
Motion pictures—Great Britain.
Ethnology—Europe.
British Cinema and TV.
British Culture.