Charley Moon
“The fabulous exciting story of the golden boy of show business!”
Synopsis
A new career opens for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he is detailed to appear in a unit concert. In doing so, he becomes friendly with Harold Armytage, a peacetime actor of the old school. Hearing that Charley has no job to go to when demobilized, Armytage suggests they team up as stage comics. Things are not easy; jobs are few and far between, and when they can be found they are in the tattiest of theatres, but Charley gains the experience he needs. They then decide to try their luck in London.
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Max Bygraves
Charley Moon
Dennis Price
Harold Armytage
Michael Medwin
Alf Higgins
Florence Desmond
Mary Minton
Shirley Eaton
Angel Dream
Patricia Driscoll
Rose
Charles Victor
Miller Moon
Reginald Beckwith
Vicar
Cyril Raymond
Bill
Cyril Raymond
Stewart
Newton Blick
Monty Brass
Vic Wise
Solly Silvers
Lou Jacobi
Eric Sykes
Brother-in-Law
Bill Fraser
Marber
Brian Oulton
Mr. Paxton
Stuart Saunders
Sergeant
Stuart Saunders
Sid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original Score
- Francis Chagrin
- Original Title
- Charley Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Colin Lesslie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Francis Chagrin
Jack Hildyard
Bert Rule
Aubrey Baring, Colin Lesslie
Department Leadership Roster
Aubrey Baring
Producer
Bert Rule
Editor
Colin Lesslie
Producer
Guy Hamilton
Director
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Francis Chagrin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charley Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charley Moon about?
A new career opens for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he is detailed to appear in a unit concert. In doing so, he becomes friendly with Harold Armytage, a peacetime actor of the old school. Hearing that Charley has no job to go to when demobilized, Armytage suggests they team up as stage comics. Things are not easy; jobs are few and far between, and when they can be found they are in the tattiest of theatres, but Charley gains the experience he needs. They then decide to try their luck in London.
Who directed Charley Moon?
Charley Moon was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in Charley Moon?
The principal cast of Charley Moon includes Max Bygraves, Dennis Price, Michael Medwin, Florence Desmond, Shirley Eaton.
When was Charley Moon released and how long is it?
Charley Moon was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Charley Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charley Moon was composed by Francis Chagrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charley Moon?
Charley Moon holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).