
The Navy Lark
The Navy Lark
Release: 1959-01-01·Runtime: 82m·★ 6.5
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Herbert Wilcox Productions
Cast
Cecil Parkeras Cmdr. Stanton
Ronald Shineras CPO Banyard
Elvi Haleas Leading WREN Heather
Cardew Robinsonas Lt. Binns
Hattie Jacquesas Fortune Teller
Clive Mortonas Rear Admiral, Mabel
Leslie Phillipsas Lt. Pouter
Gordon Jacksonas Leading Seaman Johnson
Nicholas Phippsas Capt. Povey
Harold Kasketas Gaston Higgins, Lt. Bates R.N.
Llewellyn Reesas Adm. Troutbridge
Gordon Harrisas Group Captain
Wanda Venthamas Mabel
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