Charley Moon (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Charley Moon is a music film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 89 minutes. “The fabulous exciting story of the golden boy of show business!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new career opens for Charley Moon when, during his army service, he is detailed to appear in a unit concert. In doing so, he becomes friendly with Harold Armytage, a peacetime actor of the old school. Hearing that Charley has no job to go to when demobilized, Armytage suggests they team up as stage comics. Things are not easy; jobs are few and far between, and when they can be found they are in the tattiest of theatres, but Charley gains the experience he needs. They then decide to try their luck in London.
Who’s in it. Charley Moon stars Max Bygraves as Charley Moon, Dennis Price as Harold Armytage, Michael Medwin as Alf Higgins and Florence Desmond as Mary Minton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Charley Moon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charley Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charley Moon tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley Moon (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charley Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charley Moon worth watching?
- Charley Moon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Charley Moon?
- Charley Moon stars Max Bygraves, Dennis Price, Michael Medwin, Florence Desmond and Shirley Eaton.
- When was Charley Moon released?
- Charley Moon was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.