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Wikipedia article




'Charley Moon' is a 1956 British film directed by Guy Hamilton. It stars Max Bygraves, Dennis Price and Shirley Eaton. The screenplay and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse. The story is based on Reginald Arkell's backstage novel of the same name. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios, and on location in Upton Grey and Greywell, Hampshire.

Plot summary



Charley Moon (Max Bygraves) is a country boy who, after a national service stint in the army, becomes a small-time music-hall performer. After a few lucky breaks, he finds himself popular and the star of a musical hit in London's West End. Initially successful, Moon soon decides that showbiz is a facile occupation, and he longs to return to his childhood home. He eventually finds himself back where he started.

Cast



* Max Bygraves as Charley Moon

* Dennis Price as Harold Armytage

* Michael Medwin as Alf Higgins

* Florence Desmond as Mary Minton

* Shirley Eaton as Angel Dream

* Patricia Driscoll as Rose

* Charles Victor as Miller Moon

* Reginald Beckwith as Vicar

* Cyril Raymond as Bill

* Eric Sykes as Brother-in-law

* Peter Jones as Stewart

* Jane Asher as Benesta

* Anthony Bygraves as Young Charley Moon

Notes



Category:1956 films

Category:1956 drama films

Category:Films directed by Guy Hamilton

Category:British drama films

Category:1950s English-language films

Category:1950s British films


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