Sailor Beware
“A RIOT OF A COMEDY”
Synopsis
Battle-axe Emma Hornett dominates her hen-pecked husband Henry, his meek sister Edie and daughter Shirley. Shirley is to marry young sailor Albert,raised in an orphanage,and he and best man Carnoustie stay with the Hornetts on the eve of the wedding.
Top Cast
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Peggy Mount
Emma Hornett
Shirley Eaton
Shirley Hornett
Ronald Lewis
Albert Tuffnell
Cyril Smith
Henry Hornett
Esma Cannon
Edie Hornett
Gordon Jackson
Carnoustie Bligh
Geoffrey Keen
Rev Mr. Purefoy
Thora Hird
Mrs Lack
Joy Webster
Daphne Pink
Eliot Makeham
Uncle Brummell
Fred Griffiths
Taxi Driver
Edie Martin
Little Woman In Church
Barbara Hicks
Little Girl's Mother
Alfie Bass
Organist (Uncredited)
Michael Caine
Sailor (Uncredited)
Paul Eddington
Bearded Sailor (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parry
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip King, Falkland L. Cary
- Original Score
- Peter Akister
- Original Title
- Sailor Beware
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films, Remus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parry
Philip King, Falkland L. Cary
Peter Akister
Stan Hawkes
Jack Clayton
Department Leadership Roster
Philip King
Writer
Falkland L. Cary
Writer
Stan Hawkes
Editor
Gordon Parry
Director
Jack Clayton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailor Beware
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sailor Beware about?
Battle-axe Emma Hornett dominates her hen-pecked husband Henry, his meek sister Edie and daughter Shirley. Shirley is to marry young sailor Albert,raised in an orphanage,and he and best man Carnoustie stay with the Hornetts on the eve of the wedding.
Who directed Sailor Beware?
Sailor Beware was directed by Gordon Parry.
Who stars in Sailor Beware?
The principal cast of Sailor Beware includes Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis, Cyril Smith, Esma Cannon.
When was Sailor Beware released and how long is it?
Sailor Beware was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Sailor Beware?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sailor Beware was composed by Peter Akister.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sailor Beware?
Sailor Beware holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).