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Charley Moon (1956)

1956-05-01 · 1h 29m · EN
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The fabulous exciting story of the golden boy of show business!

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.

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Guy HamiltonDirector

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Max BygravesMax BygravesCharley MoonDennis PriceDennis PriceHarold ArmytageMichael MedwinMichael MedwinAlf HigginsFlorence DesmondFlorence DesmondMary MintonShirley EatonShirley EatonAngel DreamPatricia DriscollPatricia DriscollRoseCharles VictorCharles VictorMiller MoonReginald BeckwithReginald BeckwithVicarCyril RaymondCyril RaymondBillCyril RaymondCyril RaymondStewartNewton BlickNewton BlickMonty BrassVic WiseVic WiseSolly Silvers

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What is Charley Moon 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.

How long is Charley Moon?

Charley Moon has a runtime of 89 minutes.