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[@ianahmednewton8659]

I'm a black and white film buff. havent watched TV for years. Would get rid of it if not for my wife. This I watched for the first time about a month ago on a tip from a friend. I'm nearly 70 years old and OMG if only the screen would open and let me back to those days - just after the war I might add. Have watched it every night for 3 weeks now, so atmospheric with real people. No swearing, no sex no violence. Loved it. 10 out of ten.

[@Atlantis93]

Why on earth would someone want to watch the same film every night for 3 weeks???!!!!!! After the first viewing you know what is going to happen. I hope your poor wife didn't have to put up with it! 😆

[@kenh3344]

Ian are you still with us ? These are the days . This is when we were England. UK . The British way of life . Oh they were the days . Hey . Question where is the qaulity today . New years eve early morning . 2024 . ?😊

[@kenh3344]

​@@Atlantis93 same type of person that watched help 2 times a night on the cinema screen . For 7 days . 14 times . I was the protectionist . 2 kaylee projectors ( kaylee 12 ) xenon lamps . . Not carbon arc lamps . Those were the days . Of cinema . 😊

[@ianahmednewton8659]

@@kenh3344 Yes still here in fact I still work .AS for quality of life today? Our government wants us dead and effectively is impoverishing us with higher taxes, the green energy scam and flooding us with young male migrants - I WONDER WHAT FOR????? Not. It is called treason.

[@ianahmednewton8659]

@@Atlantis93 Nostalgia. And a good film is like a beautiful painting.

[@ralphmills7322]

Most of the older actors saw military service during the second World War. At the time of filming Benny Hill was about 35 years old. Benny was called up in 1942 at 18 and trained as a mechanic and truck driver, in 1944 he was a search light operator in Normandy, he was transferred to the Combined Services Entertainment division before the end of the war. Ian Carmichael was an officer in an Armoured recon troop landed in France two days before his 24th birthday. By VE day he was a Captain and was promoted to Major to run a theatrical company prior to being demobilized in 1946. At the time of filming he was about about 39 years old. I remember Ian Carmichael best for his role as Lord Peter Wimsey when he was in his fifties.

[@earthdog9552]

Thanks for the info...

[@BikeVermont71]

These old British films are so refreshing for the natural acting and delightful dialogue. Who knew Benny Hill was such a good actor and good looker!

[@phillipdoorbar1615]

I wish I could have watched this film with my dad, - he was on searchlights during the war. Never talked to him about his time in the Army, then he died when I was 17, - he was 51. I’m now 68. Life can be shit at times.

[@paulreilly3904]

Dear Philip, you obviously feel his loss, still, and strongly. I'm sorry for your loss.. And you are right, life can be shit, but also incredibly beautiful. Try and find joy in music, or friendship, and what you already have.

[@Lex-Hawthorn]

Why have I never ever seen this movie? Ian Carmichael, Benny Hill, Tommy Steele, Victor Maddern, Dick Emery, what an absolute brilliant lineup of actors.

[@TellySavalas-or5hf]

Benny Hill was in 1944 in Normandy as a regular.

[@peterhill8398]

I enjoyed this film and was surprised how moving it was in the latter stages. It begins as a typical 'cor-blimey' type comedy but grows into an emotionally-convincing drama about men at war. I never knew that Benny Hill could cut it as a serious actor but he does a good job here.

[@davidscott3820]

Whatever the job a soldier always has a story to tell. This was a good one. Thanx

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

This was made in 1960 when i left school at 16 went to work at rowntrees chocolate factory.I cant believe all those years have passed me by.

[@keithfrost1190]

The making of this film threw my late mother into panic. We were walking home (about five miles from were they were filming) when the searchlights "lit up the sky" and she remembered the war. It took ages for my father to reassure her.

[@dorothyorr1537]

LOVED the film . Benny Hill . Tommy Steele real talent, excellent film , well scripted, those guys, brave souls .

[@earthdog9552]

Bless 🙏

[@lordeden2732]

And yet my mothersat on a gate somewhere in the fens watching all those pretty coloured lights whilst my father on leave took cover in a ditch. Those pretty lights were tracer fire ciming from German bombers testing their guns before going to Bomb coventry.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Dad walked through burning Manchester on Christmas Day to get his choirboy money even though the Cathedral had burned down. He got his money and his PTSD. After the war doing handgrenade practice his nose started bleeding and his PTSD started. The Army doctor gave him some pills which he was still taking in the 70s. They can't have been too harmful coz he's still alive at 95.

[@uklivestreaming8748]

@keithfrost1190 where abouts was this? Was it on a real cricket pitch?

[@paulpearce1161]

Been waiting for this one for many years. Saw it when it was first released . A great British cast and a first rate film . Thanks for showing.

[@peterharwood1430]

Blimey geezer, how old are you?

[@vivekraychowdhury4348]

The great Benny Hill lives on. Great upload, thank you

[@Deebz270]

What a cracking piece of vintage celluloid. WELL DONE FLICK VAULT! And Dick Emery! Cor, everyone in Ealing must be in this flick. Muse: Easy to see where comedies like 'Dad's Army' and 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' drew their inspiration. . Top belly-laugh... Crab-fat officer with handlebar moustache in RAF truck, stops in front of two pongoes with a bath... Gunner McGaffey: ''Just taking a bath sir! '' PRICELESS!

[@thomasrichard890]

"Officer on Parade.....Dismiss......" My, I haven't heard that command since 1965...........Great movie....

[@joeroganjosh9333]

Great film going from unsurprising light entertainment to a surprisingly dark drama - a good story told by a catalogue of English greats. And the sound of falling shrapnel on the roofs and all around from all of their own Ack Ack was a really good detail.

[@GlasgowGallus]

Hey, a perfect wee British production, with many familiar names... Sheila Hancock anyone? A wee legend now. A lovely wee slice of Brit cinema, and a product of its time... Love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@markfleming9073]

Absolutely enjoyable film all those young faces we know so well as older ones brilliant dad but joyful reminder of all those legends really enjoyed it

[@pingpong5000]

I do like these old British films; they mostly seem to have more character and depth than the modern and especially the American ones which all seem very dark or childish about cartoon characters. it was nice to see such a good group of much missed British Stars.

[@bodegabreath4258]

Most enjoyable. As always, Victor Maddern is fascinating to watch. One of my fav actors.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

Ian Carmichael! Yes! I thought I would not find anything besides all his Lord Peter Wimsey masterpieces. Thank you!!! ❤

[@cantamusquerbeat]

Wow. One of the best vintage films. Totally underestimated. Thanks for the upload.

[@JamesLeaveyConnections]

Early British film directed by Lewis Gilbert who also directed Educating Rita. Great cast of comedians and the usual stalwarts. Starts off like a Boulting Brothers satire and then turns into a gripping evocative drama. Very good.

[@misst.e.a.187]

And husband to Sydney Tafler's sister, Hylda

[@tiamatxvxianash9202]

What an awesome film. I agree that this should not be considered in a category of comedy. This was a true example of everyday life during wartime, where service and sacrifice to King and country was all that mattered. A glorious age it most certainly was.

[@philipcochran1972]

Thought it was boring at first but i kept watching and i am so glad i did. Great film.

[@simonmilligan7497]

Great film, as much a drama as a comedy. Benny Hill gives a straight performance here, perhaps the only one of his career, and he makes a very good job of it.

[@800beemer]

I can't believe the joy your channel is bringing. Your are playing all of my favourite films.

[@anjkovo2138]

Its the best Chanel for vintage films 👍😊👍

[@johnoconnor4111]

I remember watching this on old 405 lines b/w TV. A talented cast who for the most went on to fame and stardom. Thanks Flick Vault.

[@Deebz270]

Gawd-blimey mate! 405 lines? ! Yer showin' yer age nah!

[@sylvester-jb3lj]

directed by Lewis Gilbert, who went on to direct Alfie, You Only Live Twice, Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker

[@petersmith7126]

First time I've ever seen this and I'm 67 and it was a bloody great film

[@misst.e.a.187]

Brilliant classic. I didn't want it to end. Thank you for posting.

[@Getouttahere78]

Just gotta love these old classics 👌

[@Demun1649]

Great way to start. With cricket. Takes me back when I played for my local village team. Gone now, destroyed to make a car park and a headquarters for a GOF COURSE, a not-even-a-game.

[@keithawhosoever5384]

I like everyone else here , apart from one , enjoyed this flick . Good dialogue , well delivered , some well known actors and comedians along with a good story and direction . The black and white prints not bad either.👌 🇬🇧🆓

[@davidscott3820]

Just like the usaf! Loved the film and saved it. Thanks.

[@herbrand47]

Thank you downloading film.The old films are the best. Keep them coming.

[@saxx001]

Benny Hill, who'd thought it, such an amazing actor, enjoyed this they don't make'em like this anymore.

[@DRAINPIPE57]

We will never see the likes of days like this anymore

[@vivekraychowdhury4348]

The GREAT BENNY HILL

[@CricketEngland]

He was in the Italian Job as well

[@floydroadheroes]

to right! GReat performance by Benny Hill. He was a natural in front of the camera!

[@gazza2933]

@@DRAINPIPE57 No. Days or Films. 🇬🇧

[@shirleyprice2436]

What a fabulous film. A mixture of emotions. Thanks

[@admiralcraddock464]

What a cracking film. A hidden gem

[@amandascott7640]

Wonderful viewing...thank you

[@anjkovo2138]

This has got to be the best Channel for vintage films 👍😊👍❤

[@pressureworks]

5:17 Benny Hill, always messing with birds and being chased. Great Film !!! Thanks for Loading !

[@5stagerocket]

quite an eye for chicks from the start

[@AussieJohnny]

Thanks Flick Vault. A most enjoyable wassname, you know, movie.

[@blodwyndavies6395]

Very Good. The Horror of war and how it effects the Average Normal person. Thanks for uploading another Lewis Gilbert Gem

[@kennethbooker4955]

Thank you flick fault for putting this film on

[@gazza2933]

Excellent British comedy-drama. Many thanks for posting.

[@davenewman4596]

Brilliant film, lighthearted and funny, great cast as well.

[@maxharbig1167]

When I look back it seems things were so "innocent" then, or wre they? Summer holidays were soooo long. The policemen, totally unarmed of course, all resemblebled Dixon of Dock Green and life seemed so tranquil. I suppose it was the calm after the storm. Although I was just a child I have the feeling that people were just so glad to be still alive after what they'd been through and even though there wasn't a family that hadn't lost someone.

[@patrickhouston2610]

Thank you so much, great to see this and a lot of actors that I recognise from telly in sixties and seventies, cheers.

[@mikemidulster]

Benny Hill could have been a great serious actor. The critics panned this movie, but it's actually quite realistic.

[@lordeden2732]

As a music hall turn may be as a military spotlight unit, Nothing like one.

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

Benny Hill was a pretty good straight actor. He should have done more straight acting roles.

[@ukbusman]

Brilliant...Thank you, not seen this one before.

[@anthonyturton8091]

Amazed I hadnt seen this before. Great cast Well acted. I have to admit Benny Hill Has always creeped me out .but even He acted up to the mark ,

[@LeofromFreo]

Wow! Benny Hill AND Dick Emery in the same film. Never knew about this.

[@MarkHenstridge]

Wow, Benny Hill's serious performance at 55:00 a very credible scene.

[@Dragonsoubringer68]

Another brilliant film. Thanks Flick Vault

[@paultanker5606]

G'day to you! Wow never heard of this one, what a cast, all stalwart Actors in their time,I find the old B n W films the best, sorry a bit late in the comments ,but Aus is along way away, lol, once again thanks for the Entertainment!

[@lindacharles6581]

Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Thank you.

[@markcoveryourassets]

Fantastic. A real treat. Thank you. 25:15 "I heard better jokes than that in my cradle."

[@brucemiles3810]

that look on Bennys face never changed

[@fieryfredthebeaconlighter2259]

Absolutely classic.

[@rhannay39]

Thinking of my father. I watched it with him when I was ten. Unfortunately neither of us could remember the title and now I've found it, it's two years too late.

[@michaelmatthewkomaromigabr9588]

PEACE TO THE BOTH OF YOU.

[@Iloveflowers2024]

Ah, I'm sorry you couldn't get another time to watch it together. My condolences to you. I hope you have lots of lovely memories. These days if I can't remember a title of something, I've been able to find things by being a detective online. I do a search of the subject, or the storyline, or the actors. So for this film it could be something like British wartime film with Tommy Steele, Benny Hill. And things will pop up. Even If you can only remember just one actor you can look that actor up and wikipedia will list all their work.

[@rhannay39]

@@Iloveflowers2024 Thank you for that. Lots of great memories. I finally found the film when I remebered one of the actors.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Damn good movie. Heroes in their own way.

[@michaelhill5272]

A great film. From the line up you would think it a comedy but it is a serious film which shows life as it was then.

[@bodegabreath4258]

Wow. Many thanks for this. Will watch tomorrow. After midnight now. Couldn’t stay awake even if I wanted to. G’night.

[@ianbuckmaster144]

I saw this when it was first released - an eight year old Tommy Steele fan. Great to find it again! What happened to all those years in between?

[@stevenward2644]

Brings an appreciation. Thanks.

[@stevenbanowich8089]

Really good film watching it all the way through especially the end

[@davidscott3820]

Bravo! 5 stars.

[@fatmanwookie5180]

Most enjoyable thank you nice and clean

[@martinhenriksen5004]

This was not a comedy. A poignant look at war service. Not everyone had blazing guns with the enemy in their face, many people did their bit, the 'rear echelon'. More realistic than most modern war films.

[@blodwyndavies6395]

Second Film I have seen this week with ex Entertainers in starring roles. 1st was the Excellent 'Spare the Rod' with Max Bygraves and now this with Benny Hill.

[@michaelmccafferty3]

British classic,thanks😊

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Bless them must have been difficult for them stuck away, and thoughts of home 🌹♥️❣️

[@savedbygodsgrace.9058]

Thank you! ..haven't seen this since the 60s.

[@6toonboy]

Great film really enjoyed it...now cofession time, when Benny first appears and is chased over the farm yard, how many of you were playing the Benny Hill tune in your head and were waiting for the scantily clad beauties chasing him ?...I was

[@tomkent4656]

Adapted from a successful West End play. Victor Maddern, Harry Locke and Johnny Briggs were in the cast.

[@steveg2251]

A surprisingly good film.

[@Harrysmith-v6o]

Really good film.

[@scottelliott8588]

thoroughly enjoyable film, thank you

[@cammophatz1357]

Amazing cast!

[@shaunphillips8207]

Such a gud film and what a all star cast

[@martingreen4707]

I was in the fox hole and the missles was flying around. Sod this I'm going. The corporal said I'll have you for desertion, sod that corp, I haven't had the first course yet 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@martingreen4707]

The sergeant said to me do you know you're late for Parade? No sarge I said, but if you hum it I'll play it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@peterpowell8827]

enjoyed this greatly.

[@arcoulant87]

Brilliant !

[@londonlady227]

And God bless them all.❤

[@dsanders755]

thank you for a fine evening... blessings

[@anneemms4934]

Dick Emery and Benny Hill….. awesome

[@patrickdevitt1789]

Good film. Also Listened to Tommy Trinda at Holiday camp. on utube. All in tune and having a good time.

[@keithharvey7230]

Five of this cast have been in Carry on films.Sheila Hancock,Cardew Fakir off Robinson,Harry Locke,Victor Maddern and Sydney Tafler.

[@keithharvey7230]

And Johnny Briggs!

[@timzhot]

Did any one recognise Sheila Hancock, CBE ( wife of John Thaw !! ) Great to see these old film's evey-one's looking very young !!!

[@tomhaskett5161]

22:30 if interested

[@flybobbie1449]

Some faces here, Benny Hill, Dick Emery, Tommy Steele, Johnny Briggs. The others faces with no memorable names, but classic Brit. actors. So Benny was a search light operator in the army.

[@gazza2933]

Tommy Steele and Benny Hill were great entertainers in their own Right but both very good actors too!

[@ellenthorne8222]

Not seen this before but I really enjoyed it.

[@pmullins1495]

⚠ Chicken-Killer Alert !! ⚠ 05:20 Dorky-Faced Benie Hill, Chicken Thief !! They finally found a perfect role for him. 😂

[@RicciBilotta]

I was really enjoying the movie. I've never seen it before. But ads every 5 mins is too much.

[@martinroberts1110]

You haven't looked very hard, it's been on dvd for years, I've got it

[@jayturner3397]

Great stuff ideal for a Sunday afternoon

[@lizdoyle7158]

Tommy steele n Benny Hill were EXCELLENT in this must see 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@antonbless]

The great Benny Hill.

[@glennw.4570]

Yeah, my eyes just bugged out! What a stroke of luck, as I never heard of this flick before.......

[@kevporter5880]

Absolute Quality.