
The Square Peg
The Square Peg
Release: 1958-12-04·Runtime: 89m·★ 6.5
WarComedy
Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale are council workmen mending the road outside an Army base when they come into conflict with the military. Shortly afterwards, they get drafted and fall into the clutches of the Sergeant they have just bested. They are sent to France to repair roads in front of the Allied advance but get captured. Pitkin takes advantage of a useful similarity to impersonate General Schreiber and manages to return a hero
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Victor Maddernas Motor Pool Corporal (uncredited)
Campbell Singeras Sergeant Loder
Richard Warneras (uncredited)
Roger Avonas Workman (uncredited)
Honor Blackmanas Junior Commander Lesley Cartland
Harold Goodwinas Workman (uncredited)
Fred Griffithsas Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Robert Desmondas Sentry (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Extra (uncredited)
Edward Chapmanas Private Wilfred Grimsdale
Richard Marneras German Officer
John G. Helleras German Officer at Gatepost
Brian Wildeas New Recruit (uncredited)
Gordon Harrisas Corporal (uncredited)
Jim McManusas New Recruit (uncredited)
Hattie Jacquesas Gretchen
Brian Worthas Henri Le Blanc
André Maranneas Jean-Claude
Terence Cooperas Paratrooper (uncredited)
Terence Alexanderas Captain Wharton
Robert Gillespieas German Soldier (uncredited)
Frank Williamsas Captain Ford
Martin Boddeyas Colonel (uncredited)
Oliver Reedas (uncredited)
Norman Wisdomas Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Jim Bradyas Mr. Fred Ferndale (uncredited)
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