Overview

An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.

Cast

Cecil Parker, Ronald Shiner, Leslie Phillips, Elvi Hale, Cardew Robinson, Gordon Jackson, Hattie Jacques, Nicholas Phipps

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What is "The Navy Lark" about?

An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.

When was "The Navy Lark" released?

The Navy Lark was released in 1959.

Who stars in "The Navy Lark"?

The cast includes Cecil Parker, Ronald Shiner, Leslie Phillips, Elvi Hale.