On the Beat (1962)
One's enjoyment of On the Beat rests solely upon one's tolerance of British comedian Norman Wisdom, who can be described as a Jerry Lewis without the discipline. Wisdom plays a Scotland Yard parking attendant who seemingly can't draw breath without breaking something or knocking someone down. He wants to become a detective, but the Yard isn't quite ready for such a catastrophe. He proves his worth--and wreaks more havoc--by going undercover and trapping a gang of jewel thieves. The slapstick is serviceable in On the Beat; as for the "serious" moments, Wisdom's notion of pathos is to scream at the top of his lungs. You may want to join him. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Asher
Synopsis of On the Beat
One's enjoyment of On the Beat rests solely upon one's tolerance of British comedian Norman Wisdom, who can be described as a Jerry Lewis without the discipline. Wisdom plays a Scotland Yard parking attendant who seemingly can't draw breath without breaking something or knocking someone down. He wants to become a detective, but the Yard isn't quite ready for such a catastrophe. He proves his worth--and wreaks more havoc--by going undercover and trapping a gang of jewel thieves. The slapstick is serviceable in On the Beat; as for the "serious" moments, Wisdom's notion of pathos is to scream at the top of his lungs. You may want to join him. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of On the Beat
- Norman Wisdom - Giulio Napolitani
- Jennifer Jayne - Rosanna
- David Lodge - Inspector Hobson
- Eric Barker - Doctor
- Terry Alexander - Chief Supt. Belcher
- Dilys Laye - American Lady
- Jack Watson - Police Sergeant
- Lionel Murton - Man in Train
- Marjie Lawrence - Crying Lady
- John Blythe - Chauffeur
- Monty Landis - Mr. Bassett
- Cyril Chamberlain - Cafe Proprietor
- Ronnie Stevens - Oberon
- Norman Wisdom - Norman Pitkin
- Raymond Huntley - Sir Ronald Ackroyd
- Esma Cannon - Mrs. Stammers
- Eleanor Summerfield - Sgt. Wilkins
- Maurice Kaufmann - Vince
- George Pastell - Manzini
- Campbell Singer - Bollington
- Robert Rietty - Italian Lawyer
- Peggy Ann Clifford - Guilio's Mother
- Mario Fabrizi - Newspaper Seller
- Alfred Burke - Trigger O'Flynn
- Jean Aubrey - Lady Hinchingford
- Director(s):
- Robert Asher
- Writer(s):
- Jack Davies, Norman Wisdom, Eddie Leslie
- Producer(s):
- Hugh Stewart
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