Movie: Idol on Parade

Top 10 Billed Cast

Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley

Jeep Jackson

William Bendix
William Bendix

Sergeant Major Lush

Anne Aubrey
Anne Aubrey

Caroline

Lionel Jeffries
Lionel Jeffries

Bertie

Sid James
Sid James

Herbie

David Lodge
David Lodge

Shorty

Bernie Winters
Bernie Winters

Joseph Jackson

Dilys Laye
Dilys Laye

Renee

Harry Fowler
Harry Fowler

Ron

Percy Herbert
Percy Herbert

Sergeant Hebrides

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

  • Release Date

    1959-03-24

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    3.5 starts
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    English
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