Jumping for Joy
“Willie Joy gets mixed up in the shady world of dog racing”
Synopsis
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Top Cast
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Frankie Howerd
Willie Joy
Stanley Holloway
Captain Jack Montague
Alfie Bass
Blagg
Lionel Jeffries
Bert Benton
Susan Beaumont
Susan Storer
A.E. Matthews
Lord Reginald Cranfield
Tony Wright
Vincent
Joan Hickson
Lady Emily Cranfield
Terence Longdon
John Wyndham
Colin Gordon
Max, 1st Commentator
Richard Wattis
Carruthers
Danny Green
Plug Ugly
Barbara Archer
Marlene
William Kendall
Blenkinsop
Ewen Solon
Haines
Reginald Beckwith
Smithers
Philip Stewart
Dog Track Crowd
Alf Dean
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blyth, Jack Davies
- Original Score
- Larry Adler
- Original Title
- Jumping for Joy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Henry Blyth, Jack Davies
Larry Adler
John D. Guthridge
Raymond Stross, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Henry Blyth
Writer
Jack Davies
Writer
Raymond Stross
Producer
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Larry Adler
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jumping for Joy
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What is Jumping for Joy about?
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Who directed Jumping for Joy?
Jumping for Joy was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Jumping for Joy?
The principal cast of Jumping for Joy includes Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, Alfie Bass, Lionel Jeffries, Susan Beaumont.
When was Jumping for Joy released and how long is it?
Jumping for Joy was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Jumping for Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jumping for Joy was composed by Larry Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jumping for Joy?
Jumping for Joy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).