The Navy Lark
Synopsis
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
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Cecil Parker
Cmdr. Stanton
Ronald Shiner
CPO Banyard
Leslie Phillips
Lt. Pouter
Elvi Hale
Leading WREN Heather
Cardew Robinson
Lt. Binns
Gordon Jackson
Leading Seaman Johnson
Hattie Jacques
Fortune Teller
Nicholas Phipps
Capt. Povey
Harold Kasket
Gaston Higgins
Harold Kasket
Lt. Bates R.N.
Llewellyn Rees
Adm. Troutbridge
Clive Morton
Rear Admiral
Clive Morton
Mabel
Gordon Harris
Group Captain
Wanda Ventham
Mabel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parry
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrie Wyman, Sid Colin
- Original Title
- The Navy Lark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parry
Lawrie Wyman, Sid Colin
Basil Warren
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Parry
Director
Lawrie Wyman
Writer
Sid Colin
Writer
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Basil Warren
Editor
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What is The Navy Lark about?
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
Who directed The Navy Lark?
The Navy Lark was directed by Gordon Parry.
Who stars in The Navy Lark?
The principal cast of The Navy Lark includes Cecil Parker, Ronald Shiner, Leslie Phillips, Elvi Hale, Cardew Robinson.
When was The Navy Lark released and how long is it?
The Navy Lark was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.