It's a Grand Life (1953)
Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon Diana Dors) from the attentions of a predatory Sergeant-Major.
- Date of release
- 1953-11-28
- TMDB
- 6.8 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- John E. Blakeley
Casting
- Frank Randle — Pvt. Randle
- Diana Dors — Cpl. Paula Clements
- Dan Young — Pvt. Young
- Michael Brennan — Sgt. Maj. O'Reilly
- Jennifer Jayne — Pvt. Desmond
- John Blythe — Pvt. Philip Green
- Anthony Hulme — Capt. Saunders
- Charles Peters — Pvt. Rubenstein
- Arthur White — Pvt. Prendergast
- Ian Fleming — Mr. Clements
- Jack Pye — Himself
- Winifred Atwell — Herself
Interesting facts
It's a Grand Life, also known as As You Were, is a 1953 British film described in its opening titles as a comedy burlesque. It was directed by John E. Blakeley and stars Frank Randle and Diana Dors.
Production
It's a Grand Life was one of several low-budget comedies featuring Dors in the era. She was paid £1,000 for five weeks' work. Dors later said that she "loathed the script and everything about it" but that her manager and husband Dennis Hamilton insisted that she take the role. Dors also claimed that Randle's drinking and temperament had delayed production.
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