Desert Mice (1954)
A fair stab at yet another World War II comedy, this film by Michael Relph features the humorous antics of an ENSA troupe (the British equivalent of the American USO) and an absurd involvement with an army major (Alfred Marks) that leads to the capture of a German commanding officer (Marius Goring). The troupe of entertainers includes a pair of seasoned crooners, a level-headed piano player, a leader who seems to fail equally well at comedy and singing, his wife, and a few others. This disparate group gets mixed up in the Brit Major's agenda and precipitates a series of unexpected circumstances that somehow lead everyone to bumble through to ultimate triumph. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Alfred Marks, Sidney James, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Relph
Synopsis of Desert Mice
A fair stab at yet another World War II comedy, this film by Michael Relph features the humorous antics of an ENSA troupe (the British equivalent of the American USO) and an absurd involvement with an army major (Alfred Marks) that leads to the capture of a German commanding officer (Marius Goring). The troupe of entertainers includes a pair of seasoned crooners, a level-headed piano player, a leader who seems to fail equally well at comedy and singing, his wife, and a few others. This disparate group gets mixed up in the Brit Major's agenda and precipitates a series of unexpected circumstances that somehow lead everyone to bumble through to ultimate triumph. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Desert Mice
- Alfred Marks - Maj. Poskett
- Dora Bryan - Gay
- Reginald Beckwith - Fred
- Kenneth Fortescue - Lt. Peter Ribstone
- Liz Fraser - Edie
- Anthony Bushell - Plunkett
- Alan Tilvern - German Captain
- John Le Mesurier - Staff Colonel
- Joan Benham - Una
- Sidney James - Bert Bennett
- Dick Bentley - Gavin O'Toole
- Irene Handl - Miss Patch
- Patricia Bredin - Susan
- Marius Goring - German Major
- George Rose - Popados
- Philo Hauser - Franz
- Gilbert Davis - General
- Nigel Davenport
- Director(s):
- Michael Relph
- Writer(s):
- David Climie
- Producer(s):
- Basil Dearden
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