Carry On Screaming! (Original title)
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 18 August 1966 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Gerald Thomas
Synopsis: Parody of horror films, in which a mad doctor petrifies young women and uses them as shop window models.
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Subjects: Kidnapping, Monsters, Hammer Film Productions
Releases
Date: 1966Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8746 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Screams of laughterAuthor: GERARD, Simon J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the fusion of comedy and horror. Includes the top ten comedy horror films: CARRY ON SCREAMING, GREMLINS, BEETLE- JUICE, AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, BRAINDEAD, TREMORS, IDLE HANDS, GHOSTBUSTERS, SHAUN OF THE DEAD and EVIL DEAD II.
In: StarBurst n279 November 2001 Page: 65
Title: DVD file: Carry On ScreamingAuthor: ATKINS, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Shivers n50 February 1998 Pages: 34-38
Title: [Shivers - n50 February 1998: no known title]Author: ABERY, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n1 September 1997 Pages: 25-33
Title: Carry On rememberingAuthor: BRIGHT, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the thirty-one CARRY ON films.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n5 May 1993 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n5 May 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n392 September 1966 Page: 141
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n392 September 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9256 15 Aug 1966 Page: 3
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9256 15 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 Aug 1966
Title: [Variety - 24 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3072 18 Aug 1966 Page: 12
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3072 18 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8712 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-914669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376627
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(7)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-21580
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8576 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-807500
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8628 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-807503
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1312072
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8712 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-914669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-21579
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-21581
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 18 August 1966 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Gerald Thomas
Synopsis: Parody of horror films, in which a mad doctor petrifies young women and uses them as shop window models.
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Subjects: Kidnapping, Monsters, Hammer Film Productions
Releases
Date: 1966Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8746 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(51)
Production Company: Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors, [Production Company]: Ethiro Productions, Produced by: Peter Rogers, Associate Producer: Frank Bevis, Unit Manager: Ron Jackson, [Production Accountant]: Bernard Spence, [Production Secretary]: Joy Bayley, [Producer's Secretary]: Ann Elsey, Assistant Director: Peter Bolton, [Assistant Director (2nd]: Al Burgess, [Assistant Director (3rd]: Dusty Symonds, Continuity: Penny Daniels, [Casting]: Weston Drury Jr, Screenplay by: Talbot Rothwell, Director of Photography: Alan Hume, Camera Operator: Godfrey Godar, [Focus Puller]: John Crawford, [Clapper Loader]: Bob Smith, [Electrical Supervisor]: Johnny Swann, [Electrical Chargehand]: A.H. Bosher, [Camera Grip]: Fred Graver, [Stills]: Albert Clarke, Editor: Rod Keys, [Assistant Editor]: Maureen Howard, [Assistant Editor (1st)]: Stephen Warwick, [Assistant Editor (2nd)]: David Softley, Selwyn Peterson, Art Director: Bert Davey, [Set Decorator]: Helen Thomas, [Chief Draughtsman]: Michael Lamont, [Draughtsman]: Ted Ambrose, [Scenic Artist]: Jock Kay, [Prop Buyer]: George Noonan, [Construction Manager]: Bill Surridge, Costume Designer: Emma Selby-Walker, [Wardrobe Supervisor]: Vi Murray, [Wardrobe Assistant]: Maggie Lewin, Make-up: Geoff Rodway, [Make-up Assistant]: R.L. Alexander, Hairdressing: Stella Rivers, Music Composed and Conducted by: Eric Rogers, Sound Recordist: C.C. Stevens, Ken Barker, [Sound Camera Operator]: Vivian Temple-Smith, [Boom Operator]: Derek Kavanagh, [Boom Assistant]: David Stephenson, Sound Editor: Arthur Ridout, [Assistant Sound Editor]: Paul Smith, [Publicity]: Tony Hill, [Publicity Secretary]: Lorraine Fennell
Cast
(21)
Harry H. Corbett (Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung), Kenneth Williams (Dr Orlando Watt), Jim Dale (Albert Potter), Charles Hawtrey (Dan Dann), Fenella Fielding (Virula Watt), Joan Sims (Emily Bung), Angela Douglas (Doris Mann), Bernard Bresslaw (Sockett), Peter Butterworth (Detective Constable Slobotham), Jon Pertwee (Dr Fettle), Michael Ward (Vivian, the window dresser), Tom Clegg (Odbodd), Billy Cornelius (Odbodd Jr), Norman Mitchell (cab driver), Frank Thornton (Mr Jones, shop manager), Frank Forsyth (desk sergeant), Anthony Sagar (policeman), Sally Douglas (new girl), Marianne Stone (Mrs Parker), Denis Blake (Rubbatiti), Gerald Thomas ([voice of Odbodd Jr])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(11)
In: StarBurst vSpec. n66 Dead Special Pages: 82-86,88Title: Screams of laughterAuthor: GERARD, Simon J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the fusion of comedy and horror. Includes the top ten comedy horror films: CARRY ON SCREAMING, GREMLINS, BEETLE- JUICE, AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, BRAINDEAD, TREMORS, IDLE HANDS, GHOSTBUSTERS, SHAUN OF THE DEAD and EVIL DEAD II.
In: StarBurst n279 November 2001 Page: 65
Title: DVD file: Carry On ScreamingAuthor: ATKINS, Ian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n5 Jun/Jul 1998 Pages: 10-25
Title: British Film: The Classic Television top 100Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief history of British film and Classic Television read- ers' 100 British films. Films listed with short synopses.
In: Shivers n50 February 1998 Pages: 34-38
Title: [Shivers - n50 February 1998: no known title]Author: ABERY, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Classic Television n1 September 1997 Pages: 25-33
Title: Carry On rememberingAuthor: BRIGHT, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the thirty-one CARRY ON films.
In: Sight and Sound v3 n5 May 1993 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n5 May 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British National Film Catalogue v4 1966 Page: 80
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v4 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v33 n392 September 1966 Page: 141
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v33 n392 September 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9256 15 Aug 1966 Page: 3
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9256 15 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 24 Aug 1966
Title: [Variety - 24 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3072 18 Aug 1966 Page: 12
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3072 18 Aug 1966: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8712 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-914669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376627
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(7)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-21580
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8576 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-807500
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8628 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-807503
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1312072
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8712 FeetStock date: 1966BFI identifier: C-914669
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-21579
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm PositiveBFI identifier: C-21581
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status