![Carry On Spying [1964]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514T7BP99DL._AC_.jpg)
DVD Special Features:
Interactive Menus Scene Access Subtitles: none Dolby Digital
While the later chapters of the Carry On series have received fairly constant exposure, some earlier examples such as 1964’s Spying remain relatively unseen. Given the brash production and ensemble playing of the more well-known films, this black and white version of the Carry On world seems oddly low-key in comparison. Four of the soon-to-be-regular cast are in attendance–Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey–and there are many signs of a formula in development (the double entrendres, bad puns, Windsor’s ill-fitting clothing). Of course, with its obsession with sex and bodily functions it’s all very English and parts have dated horribly, not least the casual racism of some of the secondary characters, but fans of this most unique of genres will find much to tickle their fancy. And don’t they look so young?
On the DVD: Given the long history and colourful characters of the series, there must be scope for much behind the scenes and documentary footage, but this disc is totally bereft of any extras bar scene selection. There is also little to add to the original black and white film stock, although the soundtrack, chock full of humorous instrumentation, sounds pretty good. –Phil Udell
Is discontinued by manufacturer:- No
Rated:- Universal, suitable for all
Package Dimensions:- 19.5 x 13.6 x 1.5 cm; 0.28 g
Director:- Gerald Thomas
Media Format:- PAL
Run time:- 1 hour and 24 minutes
Actors:- Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Barbara Windsor, Bernard Cribbins, Jim Dale
Studio:- Warner Bros. Home Ent.
Producers:- Peter Rogers
Writers:- Talbot Rothwell, Sid Colin
Number of discs:- 1
Format:- PAL
Contributor:- Jim Dale, John Bluthal, Barbara Windsor, Gerald Thomas, Judith Furse, Dilys Laye, Renee Houston, Sid Colin, Eric Barker, Richard Wattis, Eric Pohlmann, Talbot Rothwell, Victor Maddern, Kenneth Williams, Bernard Cribbins, Peter Rogers, Charles Hawtrey See more
Runtime:- 1 hour and 24 minutes
Colour:- Black & White