Sailor Beware
1956, English. Directed by Gordon Parry.
A RIOT OF A COMEDY
Battle-axe Emma Hornett dominates her hen-pecked husband Henry, his meek sister Edie and daughter Shirley. Shirley is to marry young sailor Albert,raised in an orphanage,and he and best man Carnoustie stay with the Hornetts on the eve of the wedding.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gordon ParryDirector
- Peggy MountEmma Hornett
- Shirley EatonShirley Hornett
- Ronald LewisAlbert Tuffnell
- Cyril SmithHenry Hornett
- Esma CannonEdie Hornett
- Gordon JacksonCarnoustie Bligh
- Geoffrey KeenRev Mr. Purefoy
- Thora HirdMrs Lack
- Joy WebsterDaphne Pink
- Eliot MakehamUncle Brummell
- Fred GriffithsTaxi Driver
- Edie MartinLittle Woman In Church
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Falkland L. Cary, Philip King
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How long is Sailor Beware?
Sailor Beware runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Sailor Beware is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sailor Beware on?
Sailor Beware isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 September 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sailor Beware?
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Who directed Sailor Beware?
Sailor Beware (1956) was directed by Gordon Parry and stars Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis.