
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
Robert Desmondas Sentry (uncredited)
Edward Chapmanas Private Wilfred Grimsdale
Martin Boddeyas Colonel (uncredited)
Fred Griffithsas Lorry Driver (uncredited)
John G. Helleras German Officer at Gatepost
Jim Bradyas Mr. Fred Ferndale (uncredited)
Gordon Harrisas Corporal (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Extra (uncredited)
Harold Goodwinas Workman (uncredited)
Frank Williamsas Captain Ford
Hattie Jacquesas Gretchen
Brian Wildeas New Recruit (uncredited)
Campbell Singeras Sergeant Loder
Victor Maddernas Motor Pool Corporal (uncredited)
Richard Warneras (uncredited)
Jim McManusas New Recruit (uncredited)
Oliver Reedas (uncredited)
Richard Marneras German Officer
Brian Worthas Henri Le Blanc
Roger Avonas Workman (uncredited)
Terence Alexanderas Captain Wharton
André Maranneas Jean-Claude
Robert Gillespieas German Soldier (uncredited)
Terence Cooperas Paratrooper (uncredited)
Norman Wisdomas Private Norman Pitkin / General Otto Schreiber
Honor Blackmanas Junior Commander Lesley Cartland
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