This section looks at the places the films were made, and compares how things have changed over the years. But the fort they get posted to is full of eccentric legionnaires, and there is trouble brewing with the locals too. Carry on films locations of the carry on films facebook. Silvers was a huge star, thanks to playing sgt bilko in hit comedy. He replaced sid james, who was busy on sitcom george and the dragon and in the event had a heart attack while follow that camel was being filmed. Originally released under the title follow that camel, this disappointing spoof on beau geste was only later added to the carry on series and theres no denying.
The pinewood studios orchard doubled for paradise camp. There were even two trips down to brighton for carry on at your convenience and carry on girls to film the pier sequences. They were later known as carry on follow that camel. Like its predecessor dont lose your head, it does not have the words carry on in its original title although for screenings outside the united kingdom it was known as carry on in the legion, and is alternatively titled carry.
Carry on follow that camel 1967 ausschnitt youtube. Originally released under the title follow that camel, this disappointing spoof on beau geste was only later added to the carry on series and theres no denying it sits uncomfortably alongside the. It parodies the much filmed 1924 book beau geste, by p. If youve got a favorite funny carry on film quote then please drop it in the comments box below. The carry on series contains the largest number of films of any british series, and it is the second longest continually running uk film series, although with a fourteenyear break 19781992 between the 30th and 31st entries. Carry on follow that camel 1967 filming location the desert. Note that two of the films were originally released with titles that did not include the words carry on. Originally released under the title follow that camel, this disappointing spoof on beau geste was only. Follow that camel 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The desert in follow that camel was actually camber sands in rye. Follow that camel is the fourteenth in the series of carry on films to be made, released in december 1967. With kenneth williams, barbara windsor, bernard cribbins, charles hawtrey.
It stars regulars kenneth williams, jim dale, charles hawtrey, angela douglas, joan sims, peter butterworth, and bernard bresslaw. Theres not one joke that makes you remember this film like the best carry ons for instance the daffodil in nurse, infamy infamy in cleo or the diner scene in khyber. Follow that camel is a carry on movie that was released in 1967 as the fourteenth movie in the series. Like its predecessor dont lose your head, it does not have the words carry on in its original title though for screenings outside the united kingdom it was known as carry on in the legion, and it is alternatively titled carry on. Carry on follow that camel isnt the greatest of the gangs parodies by a long stretch, but it looks the part a major feat considering it was filmed on a sussex beach and theres enough in it to make it feel relatively fresh, quite apart from silvers unique turn. Like its predecessor dont lose your head, it does not have the words carry on in its original title although for screenings outside the united kingdom it was known as carry on in the legion, and is alternatively titled carry on. The james bond film series being the longestrunning, though with not as many films as of 2019. Follow that camel is a funny film but not as funny as the best of the series silvers adds star power but it hasnt got enough killer lines. It contains nothing particularly classic in terms of comedy, but. Jun 02, 2017 carry on follow that camel isnt the greatest of the gangs parodies by a long stretch, but it looks the part a major feat considering it was filmed on a sussex beach and theres enough in it to make it feel relatively fresh, quite apart from silvers unique turn. There are gadgets galore, and disguises are compulsory if the. Movies locations people blog articles site info contact donate.
Carry on follow that camel 1967 full movie video dailymotion. The film was released as carry on in the legion in america. Phil silvers in his only carry on is heavily featured in a sergeant bilkoesque role. Most of the movie parodies were because of the originals either being made nearby or because of rumours of them being in production. May 03, 2014 watch carry on follow that camel 1967 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Follow that camel is the fourteenth carry on film, released in 1967. Carry on follow that camel is an historical spectacular with a host of harem beauties, a bevy of blood thirsty bedouins and a troupe of legionnaires getting the hump. Follow that camel and 3 related entities entities finder. Select the carry on film from the pane on the left. Location work was shot during the early months of 1967 when scenes set in the saharan desert were filmed at camber sands in east sussex, england. Uk certificate a duration 95 minutes release date thursday 14th december 1967 distributor. Bertram west, following an incident at a cricket match, where he is accused of ungentlemanly behaviour, runs away to join the foreign legion along with his batman.
Location work was shot during the early months of 1967 when. Follow that camel is a 1967 british comedy film, the 14th in the series of 31 carry on films. Ive often been surprised by how wellmade these carry ons have been, despite their cheap and cheerful reputation, and this is another example. These plants have a root system of rhizomes, containing thick hollow air passages, from which fine hair roots hang down. Carry on follow that camel 1967 filming location the. The first shot of the first carry on is st mary and all saints church, beaconsfield. Carry on follow that camel movie filming locations. Follow that camel is the fourteenth carry on film and was released in 1967. Carry on spying happened because goldfinger was being filmed near the carry on jack studio. He joins the foreign legion, with simpson his manservant in tow. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all.
Unsurprisingly, the two films released without this prefix performed badly at the box office dont lose your head and follow that camel. The fact that sid james, barbara windsor and hattie jaques are missing may have something to do with it. During general release, the carry on prefix was added back and the films received an extended release. Apr 14, 2016 carry on films as popular as ever almost 60 years after first release. Marty feldman directed, cowrote and starred in the last remake of beau geste, with peter ustinov as the sadistic. The film follows bertram oliphant west aka bo as he joins the french foreign legion, along with his ever faithful manservant simpson. When rank took over the carry on series from anglo amalgamated in 1966, they decided to do away with the famous prefix, fearing that their cinematic output would be tarnished with the low brow name. Carry on follow that camel 1967 directed by gerald. Follow that camel is a good example of a historical carry on, but not the best. Carry on films as popular as ever almost 60 years after. Follow that camel 1967 follow that camel 1967 user. Story plays out as a historical parody of the beau geste type of movies, thrusting jim dale and peter butterworth into the french foreign legion.
It parodies the much filmed 1924 book beau geste, by pc wren, and other french foreign legion films. Snowdonia was india in carry on up the khyber while a cloudy camber sands doubled up as an. Other exteriors were filmed at a nearby housing estate. This is the second and final film in the series not to have the term carry on in its title. The parade ground is the former queens barracks in guildford. Dont lose your head 1966 in paris, 1789, two dashing english noblemen rescue their french counterparts from madame guillotine and the republican revolutionaries. Laurel and hardy ran away to join the foreign legion, as did jim dale in carry on. We give you an overview of all the latest episodes, so you can pick. Rogers blamed the low boxoffice takings for both dont lose your head and the following film follow that camel on the change in title.
Follow that camel is a 1967 british comedy film, the 14th in the series of 31 carry on films 19581992. Chayste place school is the management block at pinewood studios, better known as heatherden hall and featured in carry on nurse, carry on up the khyber, carry on at your convenience, carry on again doctor and carry on england. Watch carry on follow that camel 1967 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Carry on follow that camel 1967 lacks the pace and sparkle of some of the carry on s other historical epics which is surprising as it was always the period comedies where the team scored best. Carry on films as popular as ever almost 60 years after first. Theres not one joke that makes you remember this film like the best carry on s for instance the daffodil in nurse, infamy infamy in cleo or the diner scene in khyber. Carry on films as popular as ever almost 60 years after first release. The james bond film series being the longestrunning, though with not. Carry on in the legion foreign title laugh track none broadcast details last repeat saturday 11th april. Like its predecessor dont lose your head, it does not have the words carry on in its original title although for screenings outside the united kingdom it was known as carry on in the legion, and is alternatively titled. British filming locations for the movie carry on follow that camel 1967 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. Whether its the absence of sid james or the familiarity of the genre this was the fifth historical in a row, after all, its impossible to say. Also known as follow that camel original title and carry on in the legion us title frank uwe burk advises that the sahara scenes were shot at camber sands near rye, east sussex.
Despite talbot rothwell writing in january 1967 that the part simply yells for phil silvers all the way along. Carry on follow that camel 1967 directed by gerald thomas. Where was the desert sequence in follow that camel filmed. Carry on follow that camel trailer the plants commonly employed are duckweed, water hyacinth, pennwort, etc. Carry on up the khyber was filmed in snowdonia, north wales in 1968. Follow that camel the carry on collection wiki fandom. The story of the carry on films and 40th anniversary reunion, 1998 duration. Apparently this was done for legal reasons, as rank had just changed distributors, but the carry on prefix was able to be used again starting with the next film in.
Theres not one joke that makes you remember this film like the best carry ons for instance the daffodil in nurse, infamy infamy in. Carry on trivially follow that camel what a carry on. This is saharan africa, with temperatures hot enough to let you fry eggs on your forehead. Marty feldman directed, cowrote and starred in the last remake of beau geste, with peter ustinov as the sadistic sergeant main page link. Carry on follow that camel 1967 lacks the pace and sparkle of some of the carry ons other historical epics which is surprising as it was always the period comedies where the team scored best. The film follows bertram oliphant west aka bo as he joins the french foreign legion. Unbeknown to bo, his lady love has followed him in disguise. Follow that camel, which was filmed in exotic camber sands. There are some really good moments where carry on follow that camel shows some promise but, for the most part, it just falls flat. The plants have to be harvested regularly and about 20 to 25% plants should be removed at each harvest. Sep 07, 2008 trailer for carry on follow that camel 1967. I just cant get this bilko image out of my mind, the central role of the fasttalking foreign legion sergeant had originally been earmarked for sid james.
This film was producer peter rogerss attempt to break into the american market. Follow that camel is the fourteenth in the series of carry on films to be made, released in 1967. Newspaper article the evening standard london, england what a carry on. The film has other points of mere excellence, the most remarkable of which for me is the production. Like its predecessor dont lose your head, it does not have the words carry on in its original title. Carry on follow that camel is to be shown on television on sunday 7. Bertram oliphant west also known as bo west wants to clear his unjustly smeared reputation. Two bumbling victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women. Originally released under the title follow that camel, carry on follow that camel is the 14th entry in the long running series. A top secret chemical formula has been stolen by stench the society for the total extinction of nonconforming humans, and so agent simpkins and his three trainees are hot on the trail, chasing the villains across the world. Theres not one joke that makes you remember this film like the best carry ons for instance the daffodil in nurse, infamy infamy in cleo or the diner scene in. Theres a bigger budget and a stronger team including the great phil silvers, the classy jim dale and the lovely angela. Frank uwe burk advises that the sahara scenes were shot at camber sands near rye, east sussex.
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