Carry On Matron

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"The Carry On team serve up another 'prescription' of hilarious comedy!!!"
  • NR
  • 1973
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • 6.2  (3,251)

Carry On Matron is a classic British comedy film released in 1972. It is the 23rd instalment of the Carry On series and is directed by Gerald Thomas, with a screenplay written by Talbot Rothwell. The film boasts a stellar cast including Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, and Barbara Windsor. Set in the fictional hospital of St. Edward's, the film revolves around a group of criminals who plan to steal a large quantity of contraceptive pills. The group's leader, Sid Carter (Sidney James), decides to smuggle the pills out of the hospital disguised as babies. In order to do this, he poses as a expectant father and pretends to give birth to quintuplets. The plan, however, goes awry when the real mother of the quintuplets goes missing, and the criminals have to improvise.

Meanwhile, the hospital matron, Miss Bliss (Hattie Jacques), is trying to keep things running smoothly while dealing with a shortage of staff and a group of over-enthusiastic trainee nurses. One of the trainees, Nurse Sandra May (Barbara Windsor), has her sights set on becoming a senior nurse, but her attempts to impress Matron quickly go awry, leading to a series of mishaps and misunderstandings.

The film is filled with the usual Carry On brand of humor and innuendos. The comedic performances of the cast are top-notch, with each actor delivering their trademark quips and comedic timing with utmost precision. Sidney James is particularly noteworthy as the sly criminal mastermind, Sid Carter, while Kenneth Williams steals the show as the hilariously uptight and straight-laced Dr. Kenneth Tinkle.

The film's setting is also worth noting. The fictional hospital of St. Edward's creates the perfect backdrop for the film's antics, with its bustling corridors, packed wards and chaotic scenes adding to the overall comedic effect. The film's production design is also impressive, with the hospital exteriors and interiors appearing realistic and authentic.

Ultimately, what makes Carry On Matron such a great film is its ability to turn a mundane scenario into something hilarious. The film takes a seemingly ordinary hospital and infuses it with a level of absurdity and zaniness that keeps the audience laughing from start to finish. The jokes are crude, the humor slapstick, and the overall effect is an unabashedly silly and entertaining film.

In conclusion, Carry On Matron is a classic British comedy that is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Its stellar cast, witty script, and hilarious comedic moments make it a timeless film that has the ability to keep audiences laughing decades after its initial release.

Carry On Matron is a 1973 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2.

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  • Release Date
    1973
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (3,251)
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