Idol On Parade (1959)
The otherwise routine story and themes of this comedy are greatly balanced by talents of Anthony Newley as Jeep Jackson, a singing idol called up to serve in the British army and Lionel Jeffries as Bertie, a fussbudget adjutant. One of Jackson's superior officers is the brash Sgt. Lush (William Bendix) whose bark is much worse than his bite. Aside from the usual army types, Caroline (Anne Aubrey), the commander's daughter, adds a romantic nuance to the story when she falls for Jackson. And as in any story about a pop singer anywhere, Jackson manages to belt out a few songs.
William Bendix - Sgt. Lush
Anthony Newley - Jeep Jackson
Anne Aubrey - Caroline
Lionel Jeffries - Bertie
Sidney James - Herbie
David Lodge - Shorty
Dilys Laye - Renee
Bernie Winters - Joseph Jackson
Harry Fowler - Ron
Norman Atkyns - Stage Manager
Percy Herbert - Sgt. Herbrides
Andre Charisse - Club Manager
Rosamond Greenwood - Spinster
Maureen Riscoe - Naafi Girl
Marigold Russell - Naafi Girl
John Wood - Jeremy
Ian Wilson - Man in Cinema
Rupert Davies - Sergeant
Martin Boddey - Chucker-out
TV Rip - With thanks to the original ripper.




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