It's a Grand Life
1953, English. Directed by John E. Blakeley.
Classic British comedy following an accident-prone army Private, played by music hall legend Frank Randle in his final screen role, as he attempts to rescue a Corporal (played by icon Diana Dors) from the attentions of a predatory Sergeant-Major.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John E. BlakeleyDirector
- Frank RandlePvt. Randle
- Diana DorsCpl. Paula Clements
- Dan YoungPvt. Young
- Michael BrennanSgt. Maj. O'Reilly
- Jennifer JaynePvt. Desmond
- John BlythePvt. Philip Green
- Anthony HulmeCapt. Saunders
- Charles PetersPvt. Rubenstein
- Arthur WhitePvt. Prendergast
- Ian FlemingMr. Clements
- Jack PyeHimself
- Winifred AtwellHerself
Details
- Released
- 28 November 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- H.F. Maltby, Frank Randle
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It's a Grand Life runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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It's a Grand Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Grand Life?
If you liked It's a Grand Life, try American Dreamer, Oscar, Adventures in Public School.
Who directed It's a Grand Life?
It's a Grand Life (1953) was directed by John E. Blakeley and stars Frank Randle, Diana Dors, Dan Young.