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Idol on Parade(Movie, 1959)

1h 28min | Genre: Comedy
Idol on ParadeRating: 3.5/5 (with 33 votes)
Idol on Parade (also known as Idle on Parade) is a 1959 British comedy film directed by John Gilling and starring William Bendix, Anthony Newley, Sid James and Lionel Jeffries. The screenplay was by John Antrobus, based on the 1958 William Camp novel Idle on Parade which was inspired by Elvis Presley's conscription into the US Army. It was produced by Irving Allen and Albert R. Broccoli for Warwick Films. Jeep Jackson serves his two years of compulsory National Service in the British military. ()
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About Idol on Parade

A rock'n'roll idol is drafted into the wrong regiment.

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Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date US: 03/24/1959
Director: John Gilling
Screenwriter: John Antrobus
Director of Photography: Ted Moore
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Idle on Parade"
Keywords: army, pop star
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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