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Desert Mice

  • 1959
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
178
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Desert Mice (1959)
ComedyWar

WW2 British entertainment troupe bring comedy and chaos to North Africa.WW2 British entertainment troupe bring comedy and chaos to North Africa.WW2 British entertainment troupe bring comedy and chaos to North Africa.

  • Director
    • Michael Relph
  • Writer
    • David Climie
  • Stars
    • Alfred Marks
    • Sidney James
    • Dora Bryan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    178
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Relph
    • Writer
      • David Climie
    • Stars
      • Alfred Marks
      • Sidney James
      • Dora Bryan
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast39

    Alfred Marks
    Alfred Marks
    • Poskett
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Bert
    Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan
    • Gay
    Dick Bentley
    Dick Bentley
    • Gavin
    Reginald Beckwith
    Reginald Beckwith
    • Fred
    Irene Handl
    Irene Handl
    • Miss Patch
    Kenneth Fortescue
    • Peter
    Patricia Bredin
    • Susan
    Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser
    • Edie
    Joan Benham
    Joan Benham
    • Una
    Marius Goring
    Marius Goring
    • German Major
    Anthony Bushell
    Anthony Bushell
    • Plunkett
    George Rose
    George Rose
    • Popados
    Alan Tilvern
    Alan Tilvern
    • German Captain
    Philo Hauser
    • Franz
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Staff Colonel
    Gilbert Davis
    • General
    Jack Armstrong
    • Army Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Relph
    • Writer
      • David Climie
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The Grand Hotel of the Universe has a warning that it was "Out of Bounds" to British personnel. There is also a sign to say that it was "Off Limits" to U.S. Forces. As this is set in 1941, there wouldn't have been any U.S. Forces until November 1942.
    • Goofs
      During the German offensive in France 1940, there is a Jeep with a civilian registration, EAY891. The Jeep wasn't invented until 1941. And a military vehicle wouldn't have had a registration number in this range, if it had one at all.
    • Quotes
      • German Captain: These are the men we have picked from the rescued prisoners, Herr Commandant. The others have been returned to their units.
      • German Major: Good, I will tell them what is expected of them!
      • German Captain: They will be honoured, sir!
      • German Major: At ease men. Now, as you will have guessed by the way we rescued you that we belong to an infiltration group and you have been chosen to join us because you speak English very well. And you will need to because from today for the honour of the fatherland, you will cease to be efficient, well trained soldiers. You will join the British army!
      • [the soldiers roll their eyes]
      • German Major: You will grumble continually, drink tea incessantly and worship Vera Lynn!
      • [they turn to each other grumbling in protest]
      • German Major: That is an order! Now I realise you have not had the intensive training of the other men here, so I will give you a tip. When in doubt, there are three phrases that will cover all eventualities. They are "Jolly good show!" "Where's the flipping cha?" and "Yanks, go home!" Carry on, Captain!
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: During World War II, ENSA brought entertainment to our troops in every theatre of war under conditions that were usually difficult, and often dangerous.

      Those who brought this entertainment included international stars, great actors, top-ranking comedians, glamorous figures of the screen . . .

      . . . and others!

      But to them all - the long, and the short, and the terrible - this film is affectionately dedicated.

      FRANCE 1940 WAR
    • Connections
      Featured in Talkies: Liz Fraser Presents... Desert Mice (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      The Beer Barrel Polka
      (uncredited)
      Written by Wladimir A. Timm and Jaromír Vejvoda
      English Lyrics by Lew Brown

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Every Night Something Awful
    • Filming locations
      • Whitehall, London, England, UK(Major Poskett returns to London)
    • Production companies
      • Welbeck Films Ltd.
      • Artna Films Ltd.
      • Sydney Box Associates
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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