''Somewhere in Civvies'' is a 1943 British

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by

Maclean Rogers Maclean Rogers (13 July 1899 – 4 January 1962) was a British film director and screenwriter. Selected filmography Director * ''The Third Eye (1929 film), The Third Eye'' (1929) * ''The Mayor's Nest'' (1932) * ''Up for the Derby'' (1933) * ...

and starring

Frank Randle Frank Randle (born Arthur Hughes, also known as Arthur McEvoy or Arthur Twist; 30 January 1901 – 7 July 1957) was an English comedian. A contemporary of fellow Lancashire, Lancastrians George Formby, Jr., George Formby and Gracie Field ...

, George Doonan and Suzette Tarri. Private Randle is discharged from the army and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. It was followed in 1948 by '' Somewhere in Politics''.

Plot

Ex-army private Randle stands to receive a substantial inheritance from his uncle if he can prove he is of sound mind. However, his devious cousin tries to grab the money by having Randle committed to a psychiatric home.

Cast

– Pte. Randle * George Doonan – Sgt. Doonan * Suzette Tarri – Mrs. Spam *

Joss Ambler Joss Ambler (23 June 1900 – 1959) was an Australian-born British film and television actor. He usually played somewhat pompous and irascible figures of authority, particularly in comedy films. He was an effective foil to George Formby in both ...

– Matthews * H.F. Maltby – Col. Tyldesley * Nancy O'Neil – Mary Randle * Grey Blake – Ralph Tyldesley * Gus Aubrey – Pilkington

References

Bibliography

* Rattigan, Neil. ''This is England: British film and the People's War, 1939-1945''. Associated University Presses, 2001.

External links

* 1943 films 1943 comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers British comedy films Military comedy films British black-and-white films Films scored by Percival Mackey 1940s English-language films 1940s British films English-language comedy films {{1940s-UK-comedy-film-stub