The Navy Lark

The Navy Lark

1959 · 82 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Gordon Parry · Written by Lawrie Wyman

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

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