---
title: "Carry On Admiral"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/carry-on-admiral-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 56309
imdb_id: "tt0050960"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Carry On Admiral (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/carry-on-admiral-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Carry On Admiral" (1957).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 4: Plain text only.
Constraint 5: Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Carry On Admiral
Year/Date: 1957 (TMDB) / 14th May, 1958 (Charles Mortimer source says broadcast date, but TMDB says 05/14/1957 GB). Note: The prompt asks for the film "Carry On Admiral" (1957). I will stick to the 1957 date provided in the title/TMDB.
Genre: Comedy / British comedy.
Duration: 1h 19m.
Plot: Two friends get drunk and switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary (public relations man) and the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. The former lacks sea knowledge, causing catastrophes like torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty.
Cast/Crew:
Comedy by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall.
Produced by Douglas Allen.
Terence

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Val Guest
- **Networks / Studios**: George Minter Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Tomlinson** as *Tom Baker*
- **Peggy Cummins** as *Susan Lashwood*
- **Brian Reece** as *Lieutenant Commander Peter Fraser*
- **Eunice Gayson** as *Jane Godfrey*
- **A.E. Matthews** as *Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B.*
- **Joan Sims** as *Mary*
- **Lionel Murton** as *Psychiatrist*
- **Reginald Beckwith** as *Receptionist*
- **Desmond Walter-Ellis** as *Flag Lieutenant Willy Oughton-Formby*
- **Ronald Shiner** as *Salty Simpson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Carry On Admiral online?
Carry On Admiral is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Carry On Admiral worth watching?
Carry On Admiral holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Carry On Admiral and when was it released?
Carry On Admiral is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1957. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Carry On Admiral?
Carry On Admiral was directed by Val Guest.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Carry On Admiral — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56309)
- [Carry On Admiral 1958 - Charles Mortimer](https://charlesmortimer.weebly.com/carry-on-admiral-1958.html)

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