The Carry On Girls
Published on 23. November 2023
Book
Hardback
978-1-80399-340-9 (ISBN)
Description
Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
Reviews / Votes
'Five of the female stars of the Carry On movies have reunite to relive their glory days on the set of pictures famed for their innuendo-laden gags and bawdy slapstick humour.' * <i>The Sunday Mirror</i> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Illustrations
175 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
834 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80399-340-9 (9781803993409)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Gemma Ross | Robert Ross
The Carry On Girls
E-Book
11/2023
The History Press Ltd
€21.99
Available for download
Persons
GEMMA ROSS presents, writes and directs the podcast The Comedy Historian. She has also contributed to audio commentaries for British film comedy releases. ROBERT ROSS is the leading authority on the history of British comedy. His sixteen books include The Carry On Companion, and official BBC celebrations of Fawlty Towers, Last of the Summer Wine and Steptoe and Son.