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Follow That Camel

October 27, 2023

Follow That Camel is a 1967 British comedy film, the 14th in the series of 31 Carry On films (1958–1992). Like its predecessor Carry On Don't Lose Your Head, it does not have the words "Carry On" in its original title (though for screenings outside the United Kingdom it was known as Carry On In The Legion, and it is alternatively titled Carry On ... Follow That Camel). It parodies the much-filmed 1924 book Beau Geste, by PC Wren, and other French Foreign Legion films. This film was producer Peter Rogers's attempt to break into the American market; Phil Silvers (in his only Carry On) is heavily featured in a Sergeant Bilko-esque role.[2] He appears alongside Carry On regulars Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Peter Butterworth and Bernard Bresslaw. Angela Douglas makes the third of her four Carry On appearances. Anita Harris makes the first of her two Carry On appearances. The film was followed by Carry On Doctor 1967.

Follow That Camel
Original UK quad poster by Renato Fratini
Directed byGerald Thomas
Written byTalbot Rothwell
Produced byPeter Rogers
StarringPhil Silvers
Kenneth Williams
Jim Dale
Charles Hawtrey
Joan Sims
Angela Douglas
Peter Butterworth
Bernard Bresslaw
Anita Harris
CinematographyAlan Hume
Edited byAlfred Roome
Music byEric Rogers
Distributed byRank Organisation
Release date
  • 14 December 1967 (1967-12-14)
[1]
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£288,366

Plot Edit

His reputation brought into disrepute by Captain Bagshaw, a competitor for the affections of Lady Jane Ponsonby, Bertram Oliphant "Bo" West decides to leave England and join the French Foreign Legion, followed by his faithful manservant Simpson. Originally mistaken for enemy combatants at Sidi Bel Abbès, the pair eventually enlist and are helped in surviving Legion life by Sergeant Nocker, although only after they discover that when he is "on patrol" he is actually enjoying himself at the local cafe with the female owner, Zig-Zig.

Meanwhile, Lady Jane, having learnt that Bo was really innocent, heads out to the Sahara to bring him back to England. Along the way she has several encounters with men who exploit the fact that she is naive and travelling alone. After several such run-ins, including with the Legion fort's Commandant Burger (who coincidentally had once been her fencing instructor, and joined the Legion in self-imposed shame after he had inadvertently cut her finger during a lesson), she meets Sheikh Abdul Abulbul and ends up becoming a part of his harem and planned 13th wife.

Nocker and Bo are kidnapped by Abulbul after being lured to the home of Corktip, a belly dancer at the Café ZigZig. Simpson follows them to the Oasis El Nooki but is also captured. After entering Abulbul's harem and discovering Lady Jane, Bo and Simpson give themselves up while Nocker escapes (or rather is allowed to by Abulbul) back to Sidi Bel Abbes to warn Commandant Burger of Abulbul's plans to attack Fort Soixante-Neuf (i.e. 69, the sexual position). However, during this time Zig-Zig has told the Commandant about Nocker's true destination when on patrol, and therefore upon his return his story is not believed. It is only when Nocker mentions Lady Jane that they realise he was telling the truth and the Commandant organises a force to reinforce the fort.

Along the way they discover Bo and Simpson staked to the ground at the now abandoned oasis. The relief column marches on towards the fort but heat, lack of water and a sand castle building competition gone wrong decimates the force to a handful. The remaining members reach the fort to find that they are too late; the attack has already occurred and the garrison wiped out.

After learning that Abulbul's celebration of the successful attack includes marrying Lady Jane, Bo, Burger, Nocker and Simpson rescue her from his tent, leaving Simpson behind dressed as a decoy. When Abulbul discovers the deception, he chases Simpson back to the fort where, through the imaginative use of a gramophone and a German marching song, gum arabic, coconuts, gunpowder and a cricket bat, the group holds off Abulbul's army until a relief force arrives. However, Commandant Burger ends up as the sole casualty among the protagonists.

Back in England the group reunites for a game of cricket, with Nocker having been promoted to Commandant and Lady Jane having conceived a son by the late Burger. Bo is batting, but when he hits the ball, it explodes. The bowler is then shown to be Abulbul having gained his revenge, to which Bo, with a broken bat and burnt clothes, good-naturedly responds "Not out!"

Filming Edit

Location work was shot during the early months of 1967 when scenes set in the Sahara were filmed at Camber Sands near Rye, East Sussex, England.[3] Shooting had to be halted several times because there was snow on the sands. Other shots occurred at Birkdale beach near Southport, Lancashire.

Some of the town sets were reused the year after in the production of Carry On Up the Khyber.

Cast Edit

Crew Edit

  • Screenplay - Talbot Rothwell
  • Music - Eric Rogers
  • Production Manager - Jack Swinburne
  • Director of Photography - Alan Hume
  • Editor - Alfred Roome
  • Art Director - Alex Vetchinsky
  • Camera Operator - Alan Hall
  • Assistant Director - David Bracknell
  • Continuity - Joy Mercer
  • Assistant Editor - Jack Gardner
  • Make-up - Geoffrey Rodway
  • Sound Recordists - Dudley Messenger & Ken Barker
  • Hairdresser - Stella Rivers
  • Costume Designer - Emma Selby-Walker
  • Dubbing Editor - Wally Nelson
  • Location Manager - Terry Clegg
  • Producer - Peter Rogers
  • Director - Gerald Thomas

Dates and locations Edit

  • Filming dates – 1 May – 23 June 1967

Interiors:

Exteriors:

Production notes Edit

The character named "Corktip" is a parody of "Cigarette" in the 1936 film Under Two Flags, a film about the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara. The name refers to cigarettes, such as the Craven A brand, which had a cork tip.

Phil Silvers was paid a great deal more than any other cast member, which provoked animosity among the regular Carry On team. Silvers also could not, or would not, learn his lines, so boards were placed behind the camera so he could read them as shooting was taking place.[citation needed] Despite Talbot Rothwell writing in January 1967 that the part "simply yells for Phil Silvers all the way along. I just can't get this Bilko image out of my mind", the central role of the fast-talking Foreign Legion Sergeant had originally been earmarked for Sid James. However, with a commitment to the ITV sitcom George and the Dragon, James's part was recast.

The song used by Bo and the others to trick Abdul into thinking there are reinforcements coming is "Durch die grüne Heide", a marching song used by the German Army during World War II.

References Edit

  1. ^ "Follow That Camel". IMDB. 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Follow That Camel". Variety.com. 1 January 1967. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. ^ . Ukbeachdays.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.

Bibliography Edit

  • Davidson, Andy (2012). Carry On Confidential. London: Miwk. ISBN 978-1908630018.
  • Sheridan, Simon (2011). Keeping the British End Up - Four Decades of Saucy Cinema. London: Titan Books. ISBN 978-0857682796.
  • Webber, Richard (2009). 50 Years of Carry On. London: Arrow. ISBN 978-0099490074.
  • Hudis, Norman (2008). No Laughing Matter. London: Apex. ISBN 978-1906358150.
  • Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan (third edition) (2007) (Reynolds & Hearn Books)
  • Ross, Robert (2002). The Carry On Companion. London: Batsford. ISBN 978-0713487718.
  • Bright, Morris; Ross, Robert (2000). Mr Carry On - The Life & Work of Peter Rogers. London: BBC Books. ISBN 978-0563551836.
  • Rigelsford, Adrian (1996). Carry On Laughing - a celebration. London: Virgin. ISBN 1-85227-554-5.
  • Hibbin, Sally & Nina (1988). What a Carry On. London: Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0600558194.
  • Eastaugh, Kenneth (1978). The Carry On Book. London: David & Charles. ISBN 978-0715374030.

External links Edit

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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Follow That Camel is a 1967 British comedy film the 14th in the series of 31 Carry On films 1958 1992 Like its predecessor Carry On Don t Lose Your Head it does not have the words Carry On in its original title though for screenings outside the United Kingdom it was known as Carry On In The Legion and it is alternatively titled Carry On Follow That Camel It parodies the much filmed 1924 book Beau Geste by PC Wren and other French Foreign Legion films This film was producer Peter Rogers s attempt to break into the American market Phil Silvers in his only Carry On is heavily featured in a Sergeant Bilko esque role 2 He appears alongside Carry On regulars Kenneth Williams Jim Dale Charles Hawtrey Joan Sims Peter Butterworth and Bernard Bresslaw Angela Douglas makes the third of her four Carry On appearances Anita Harris makes the first of her two Carry On appearances The film was followed by Carry On Doctor 1967 Follow That CamelOriginal UK quad poster by Renato FratiniDirected byGerald ThomasWritten byTalbot RothwellProduced byPeter RogersStarringPhil Silvers Kenneth Williams Jim Dale Charles Hawtrey Joan Sims Angela DouglasPeter Butterworth Bernard Bresslaw Anita HarrisCinematographyAlan HumeEdited byAlfred RoomeMusic byEric RogersDistributed byRank OrganisationRelease date14 December 1967 1967 12 14 1 Running time95 minutesCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglishBudget 288 366 Contents 1 Plot 2 Filming 3 Cast 4 Crew 5 Dates and locations 6 Production notes 7 References 8 Bibliography 9 External linksPlot EditHis reputation brought into disrepute by Captain Bagshaw a competitor for the affections of Lady Jane Ponsonby Bertram Oliphant Bo West decides to leave England and join the French Foreign Legion followed by his faithful manservant Simpson Originally mistaken for enemy combatants at Sidi Bel Abbes the pair eventually enlist and are helped in surviving Legion life by Sergeant Nocker although only after they discover that when he is on patrol he is actually enjoying himself at the local cafe with the female owner Zig Zig Meanwhile Lady Jane having learnt that Bo was really innocent heads out to the Sahara to bring him back to England Along the way she has several encounters with men who exploit the fact that she is naive and travelling alone After several such run ins including with the Legion fort s Commandant Burger who coincidentally had once been her fencing instructor and joined the Legion in self imposed shame after he had inadvertently cut her finger during a lesson she meets Sheikh Abdul Abulbul and ends up becoming a part of his harem and planned 13th wife Nocker and Bo are kidnapped by Abulbul after being lured to the home of Corktip a belly dancer at the Cafe ZigZig Simpson follows them to the Oasis El Nooki but is also captured After entering Abulbul s harem and discovering Lady Jane Bo and Simpson give themselves up while Nocker escapes or rather is allowed to by Abulbul back to Sidi Bel Abbes to warn Commandant Burger of Abulbul s plans to attack Fort Soixante Neuf i e 69 the sexual position However during this time Zig Zig has told the Commandant about Nocker s true destination when on patrol and therefore upon his return his story is not believed It is only when Nocker mentions Lady Jane that they realise he was telling the truth and the Commandant organises a force to reinforce the fort Along the way they discover Bo and Simpson staked to the ground at the now abandoned oasis The relief column marches on towards the fort but heat lack of water and a sand castle building competition gone wrong decimates the force to a handful The remaining members reach the fort to find that they are too late the attack has already occurred and the garrison wiped out After learning that Abulbul s celebration of the successful attack includes marrying Lady Jane Bo Burger Nocker and Simpson rescue her from his tent leaving Simpson behind dressed as a decoy When Abulbul discovers the deception he chases Simpson back to the fort where through the imaginative use of a gramophone and a German marching song gum arabic coconuts gunpowder and a cricket bat the group holds off Abulbul s army until a relief force arrives However Commandant Burger ends up as the sole casualty among the protagonists Back in England the group reunites for a game of cricket with Nocker having been promoted to Commandant and Lady Jane having conceived a son by the late Burger Bo is batting but when he hits the ball it explodes The bowler is then shown to be Abulbul having gained his revenge to which Bo with a broken bat and burnt clothes good naturedly responds Not out Filming EditLocation work was shot during the early months of 1967 when scenes set in the Sahara were filmed at Camber Sands near Rye East Sussex England 3 Shooting had to be halted several times because there was snow on the sands Other shots occurred at Birkdale beach near Southport Lancashire Some of the town sets were reused the year after in the production of Carry On Up the Khyber Cast EditPhil Silvers as Sergeant Ernie Nocker Jim Dale as Bertram Oliphant Bo West Peter Butterworth as Simpson Kenneth Williams as Commandant Maximilian BurgerCharles Hawtrey as Captain Le Pice Joan Sims as Zig Zig Angela Douglas as Lady Jane Ponsonby Bernard Bresslaw as Sheikh Abdul Abulbul Anita Harris as Corktip John Bluthal as Corporal Clotski Peter Gilmore as Captain Bagshaw William Mervyn as Sir Cyril Ponsonby Julian Holloway as Ticket collector David Glover as Hotel manager Larry Taylor as Riff William Hurndell as Riff Julian Orchard as Doctor Vincent Ball as Ship s officer Peter Jesson as Lawrence uncredited Gertan Klauber as Spiv uncredited Michael Nightingale as Nightingale uncredited Richard Montez as Riff uncredited Frank Singuineau as Riff uncredited Simon Cain as Riff uncredited Harold Kasket as Hotel gentleman uncredited Edmund Pegge as Bowler uncredited Carol Sloane as Harem girl uncredited Gina Gianelli as Harem girl uncredited Dominique Don as Harem girl uncredited Anne Scott as Harem girl uncredited Patsy Snell as Harem girl uncredited Zorenah Osborne as Harem girl uncredited Margot Maxine as Harem girl uncredited Sally Douglas as Harem girl uncredited Angie Grant as Harem girl uncredited Gina Warwick as Harem girl uncredited Karen Young as Harem girl uncredited Helga Jones as Harem girl uncredited Crew EditScreenplay Talbot Rothwell Music Eric Rogers Production Manager Jack Swinburne Director of Photography Alan Hume Editor Alfred Roome Art Director Alex Vetchinsky Camera Operator Alan Hall Assistant Director David Bracknell Continuity Joy Mercer Assistant Editor Jack Gardner Make up Geoffrey Rodway Sound Recordists Dudley Messenger amp Ken Barker Hairdresser Stella Rivers Costume Designer Emma Selby Walker Dubbing Editor Wally Nelson Location Manager Terry Clegg Producer Peter Rogers Director Gerald ThomasDates and locations EditFilming dates 1 May 23 June 1967Interiors Pinewood Studios BuckinghamshireExteriors Rye and Camber Sands Sussex Swakeleys House Ickenham Middlesex Osterley Park House Isleworth MiddlesexProduction notes EditThe character named Corktip is a parody of Cigarette in the 1936 film Under Two Flags a film about the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara The name refers to cigarettes such as the Craven A brand which had a cork tip Phil Silvers was paid a great deal more than any other cast member which provoked animosity among the regular Carry On team Silvers also could not or would not learn his lines so boards were placed behind the camera so he could read them as shooting was taking place citation needed Despite Talbot Rothwell writing in January 1967 that the part simply yells for Phil Silvers all the way along I just can t get this Bilko image out of my mind the central role of the fast talking Foreign Legion Sergeant had originally been earmarked for Sid James However with a commitment to the ITV sitcom George and the Dragon James s part was recast The song used by Bo and the others to trick Abdul into thinking there are reinforcements coming is Durch die grune Heide a marching song used by the German Army during World War II References Edit Follow That Camel IMDB 2018 Retrieved 23 November 2018 Follow That Camel Variety com 1 January 1967 Retrieved 25 October 2018 Beaches in East Sussex Ukbeachdays co uk Archived from the original on 26 April 2012 Retrieved 28 December 2011 Bibliography EditDavidson Andy 2012 Carry On Confidential London Miwk ISBN 978 1908630018 Sheridan Simon 2011 Keeping the British End Up Four Decades of Saucy Cinema London Titan Books ISBN 978 0857682796 Webber Richard 2009 50 Years of Carry On London Arrow ISBN 978 0099490074 Hudis Norman 2008 No Laughing Matter London Apex ISBN 978 1906358150 Keeping the British End Up Four Decades of Saucy Cinema by Simon Sheridan third edition 2007 Reynolds amp Hearn Books Ross Robert 2002 The Carry On Companion London Batsford ISBN 978 0713487718 Bright Morris Ross Robert 2000 Mr Carry On The Life amp Work of Peter Rogers London BBC Books ISBN 978 0563551836 Rigelsford Adrian 1996 Carry On Laughing a celebration London Virgin ISBN 1 85227 554 5 Hibbin Sally amp Nina 1988 What a Carry On London Hamlyn ISBN 978 0600558194 Eastaugh Kenneth 1978 The Carry On Book London David amp Charles ISBN 978 0715374030 External links EditFollow That Camel at IMDb Follow That Camel at The Whippit Inn Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Follow That Camel at Carry On Line Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Follow That Camel amp oldid 1150168520, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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