
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
Clive Mortonas Rear Admiral, Mabel
Ronald Shineras CPO Banyard
Elvi Haleas Leading WREN Heather
Gordon Jacksonas Leading Seaman Johnson
Hattie Jacquesas Fortune Teller
Nicholas Phippsas Capt. Povey
Llewellyn Reesas Adm. Troutbridge
Gordon Harrisas Group Captain
Wanda Venthamas Mabel
Cecil Parkeras Cmdr. Stanton
Leslie Phillipsas Lt. Pouter
Cardew Robinsonas Lt. Binns
Harold Kasketas Gaston Higgins, Lt. Bates R.N.
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