Private's Progress. Pte. Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael). Copyright: Charter Film Productions
Private's Progress

Private's Progress

  • 1956 film

Film starring Ian Carmichael as a young undergraduate who is conscripted into the British Army. Stars Richard Attenborough, Dennis Price, Terry-Thomas, Ian Carmichael, Peter Jones and more.

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I'm All Right Jack

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The Army Game. Copyright: Granada Television
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The Battle Of The Sexes. Image shows from L to R: Robert Macpherson (Robert Morley), Mr Martin (Peter Sellers)
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Peter Sellers stars as an accountant who revolts when an American tries to modernise his traditional firm.

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