It's a Grand Life
Synopsis
Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon Diana Dors) from the attentions of a predatory Sergeant-Major.
Top Cast
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Pvt. Randle
Diana Dors
Cpl. Paula Clements
Dan Young
Pvt. Young
Michael Brennan
Sgt. Maj. O'Reilly
Jennifer Jayne
Pvt. Desmond
John Blythe
Pvt. Philip Green
Anthony Hulme
Capt. Saunders
Charles Peters
Pvt. Rubenstein
Arthur White
Pvt. Prendergast
Ian Fleming
Mr. Clements
Jack Pye
Himself
Winifred Atwell
Herself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John E. Blakeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Randle, H.F. Maltby
- Original Title
- It's a Grand Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Film Studios Manchester
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John E. Blakeley
Frank Randle, H.F. Maltby
Ernest Palmer
Dorothy Stimson
John E. Blakeley
Department Leadership Roster
John E. Blakeley
Director
Dorothy Stimson
Editor
Frank Randle
Writer
H.F. Maltby
Writer
John E. Blakeley
Producer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Grand Life
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What is It's a Grand Life about?
Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon Diana Dors) from the attentions of a predatory Sergeant-Major.
Who directed It's a Grand Life?
It's a Grand Life was directed by John E. Blakeley.
Who stars in It's a Grand Life?
The principal cast of It's a Grand Life includes Frank Randle, Diana Dors, Dan Young, Michael Brennan, Jennifer Jayne.
When was It's a Grand Life released and how long is it?
It's a Grand Life was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.