Charley Moon (1956)
1h 29m
Running Time
May 1, 1956Release Date
Plot.
A new career opens for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he is detailed to appear in a unit concert. In doing so, he becomes friendly with Harold Armytage, a peacetime actor of the old school. Hearing that Charley has no job to go to when demobilized, Armytage suggests they team up as stage comics. Things are not easy; jobs are few and far between, and when they can be found they are in the tattiest of theatres, but Charley gains the experience he needs. They then decide to try their luck in London.
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Cast & Crew.
Max Bygraves
Charley Moon
Dennis Price
Harold Armytage
Michael Medwin
Alf Higgins
Shirley Eaton
Angel Dream
Florence Desmond
Mary Minton
Guy Hamilton
Director
Patricia Driscoll
Rose
Charles Victor
Miller Moon
Leslie Bricusse
Writer
Reginald Beckwith
Vicar
John Cresswell
Writer
Reginald Arkell
Writer
Aubrey Baring
Producer
Cyril Raymond
Bill / Stewart
Newton Blick
Monty Brass
Colin Lesslie
Producer
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Wiki.
Charley Moon is a 1956 British musical film directed by Guy Hamilton. It stars Max Bygraves, Dennis Price and Shirley Eaton. The screenplay and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse. The story is based on Reginald Arkell's backstage novel of the same name. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios, and on location in Upton Grey and Greywell, Hampshire.