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Somewhere in England (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Somewhere in England' is a 1940 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Harry Korris and Winki Turner.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090117091718/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/12022 BFI.org] It follows the adventures of an anti-authoritarian private stationed in a military camp in the North of England during the Second World War. It was the first in the 'Somewhere' film series, followed by its sequel 'Somewhere in Camp' in 1942.
Plot
In a North of England training camp, lovestruck Corporal Kenyon (Harry Kemble) is framed and demoted in rank by a rival in love for the affections of the Adjutant's daughter. Four friends rally round to help clear the Corporal's name.
Cast
* Frank Randle - Pte. Randle
* Harry Korris - Sgt. Korris
* Winki Turner - Irene Morant
* Dan Young - Pte. Young
* Robbie Vincent - Pte. Enoch
* Harry Kemble - Cpl. Jack Kenyon
* John Singer - Bert Smith
* Sydney Moncton - Adjutant
* Stanley King
* The 8 Master Singers
* Percival Mackey & His Orchestra - Themselves
References
Bibliography
* Rattigan, Neil. 'This is England: British film and the People's War, 1939-1945'. Associated University Presses, 2001.
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