The Navy Lark (1959)
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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.
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Cecil ParkerCmdr. Stanton
Ronald ShinerCPO Banyard
Leslie PhillipsLt. Pouter
Elvi HaleLeading WREN Heather
Cardew RobinsonLt. Binns
Gordon JacksonLeading Seaman Johnson
Hattie JacquesFortune Teller
Nicholas PhippsCapt. Povey
Harold KasketGaston HigginsHarold KasketLt. Bates R.N.
Llewellyn ReesAdm. Troutbridge
Clive MortonRear AdmiralKeywords
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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.
How long is The Navy Lark?
The Navy Lark has a runtime of 82 minutes.