Comedy · United Kingdom · 1953 · 1h 42m

It's a Grand Life

Director

Cast

Frank Randle as Pvt. Randle Diana Dors as Cpl. Paula Clements Dan Young as Pvt. Young Michael Brennan as Sgt. Maj. O'Reilly Jennifer Jayne as Pvt. Desmond John Blythe as Pvt. Philip Green

Crew

Ernest Palmer — Director of Photography Dorothy Stimson — Editor H.F. Maltby — Writer Frank Randle — Writer John E. Blakeley — Producer

Synopsis

Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon Diana Dors) from the attentions of a predatory Sergeant-Major.

Key Collaborators

John E. Blakeley Director Ernest Palmer Director of Photography Dorothy Stimson Editor H.F. Maltby Writer Frank Randle Writer John E. Blakeley Producer

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