''Somewhere in England'' is a 1940 British

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by John E. Blakeley and starring

Frank Randle Frank Randle (born Arthur Hughes, also known as Arthur McEvoy or Arthur Twist; 30 January 1901 – 7 July 1957) was an English comedian. A contemporary of fellow Lancastrians George Formby and Gracie Fields, he was regarded as more subv ...

, Harry Korris and Winki Turner. It follows the adventures of an anti-authoritarian private stationed in a military camp in the

North of England Northern England, also known as the North of England, the North Country, or simply the North, is the northern area of England. It broadly corresponds to the former borders of Angle Northumbria, the Anglo-Scandinavian Kingdom of Jorvik, and the ...

during the

Second World War World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...

. It was the first in the ''Somewhere''

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, followed by its sequel ''

Somewhere in Camp ''Somewhere in Camp'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Harry Korris and Robbie Vincent. The film continues the adventures of Private Randle from the 1940 film ''Somewhere in England''. It was ...

'' in 1942.

Plot

In a North of England training camp, lovestruck Corporal Kenyon (Harry Kemble) is framed and demoted in rank by a rival in love for the affections of the Adjutant's daughter. Four friends rally round to help clear the Corporal's name.

Cast

- Pte. Randle * Harry Korris - Sgt. Korris * Winki Turner - Irene Morant *

Dan Young Daniel Daly Young (19 April 1899 – 1970) was a British comedian and film actor. He featured in a number of Mancunian Films productions often appearing with Frank Randle. Selected filmography * '' Dodging the Dole'' (1936) * '' Calling All Cro ...

- Pte. Young * Robbie Vincent - Pte. Enoch * Harry Kemble - Cpl. Jack Kenyon * John Singer - Bert Smith * Sydney Moncton - Adjutant * Stanley King * The 8 Master Singers *

Percival Mackey Thomas Percival Montague Mackey (1 June 1894 – 23 November 1950) was a British pianist, composer and bandleader. He is particularly known for his work as a composer and musical director for films during the 1930s and 1940s. Life and career Mac ...

& His Orchestra - Themselves

References

Bibliography

* Rattigan, Neil. ''This is England: British film and the People's War, 1939-1945''. Associated University Presses, 2001.

External links

* 1940 films 1940 comedy films Films directed by John E. Blakeley British comedy films Military humor in film British black-and-white films Films scored by Percival Mackey Films shot in Greater Manchester 1940s English-language films 1940s British films {{1940s-UK-comedy-film-stub