Sailor Beware (1956)
A RIOT OF A COMEDY
Battle-axe Emma Hornett dominates her hen-pecked husband Henry, his meek sister Edie and daughter Shirley. Shirley is to marry young sailor Albert,raised in an orphanage,and he and best man Carnoustie stay with the Hornetts on the eve of the wedding.
Director: Gordon Parry
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 4, 1956
Cast
- Peggy Mount - Emma Hornett
- Shirley Eaton - Shirley Hornett
- Ronald Lewis - Albert Tuffnell
- Cyril Smith - Henry Hornett
- Esma Cannon - Edie Hornett
- Gordon Jackson - Carnoustie Bligh
- Geoffrey Keen - Rev Mr. Purefoy
- Thora Hird - Mrs Lack
- Joy Webster - Daphne Pink
- Eliot Makeham - Uncle Brummell
Screenplay
Music: Peter Akister
Editing: Stan Hawkes
Production: Romulus Films, Remus
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gordon Parry
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sailor Beware about?
- Battle-axe Emma Hornett dominates her hen-pecked husband Henry, his meek sister Edie and daughter Shirley. Shirley is to marry young sailor Albert,raised in an orphanage,and he and best man Carnoustie stay with the Hornetts on the eve of the wedding.
- Who directed Sailor Beware?
- Sailor Beware was directed by Gordon Parry.
- Who stars in Sailor Beware?
- Sailor Beware stars Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis, Cyril Smith, Esma Cannon, Gordon Jackson.
- How long is Sailor Beware?
- Sailor Beware has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Sailor Beware?
- Sailor Beware is a Comedy film.
- Where was Sailor Beware produced?
- Sailor Beware was produced in United Kingdom.