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The Navy Lark

The Navy Lark

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Comedy
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1959-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 82 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.8

Beloved Cast

Cecil Parker original image
Cmdr. Stanton
Cecil Parker
Ronald Shiner original image
CPO Banyard
Ronald Shiner
Leslie Phillips original image
Lt. Pouter
Leslie Phillips
Elvi Hale original image
Leading WREN Heather
Elvi Hale
Cardew Robinson original image
Lt. Binns
Cardew Robinson
Gordon Jackson original image
Leading Seaman Johnson
Gordon Jackson
Hattie Jacques original image
Fortune Teller
Hattie Jacques
Nicholas Phipps original image
Capt. Povey
Nicholas Phipps
Harold Kasket original image
Gaston Higgins
Harold Kasket
Harold Kasket original image
Lt. Bates R.N.
Harold Kasket
Llewellyn Rees original image
Adm. Troutbridge
Llewellyn Rees
Clive Morton original image
Rear Admiral
Clive Morton
Clive Morton original image
Mabel
Clive Morton
Gordon Harris original image
Group Captain
Gordon Harris
Wanda Ventham original image
Mabel
Wanda Ventham

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