---
title: "Joey Boy"
year: 1965
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/joey-boy-1965"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 236388
imdb_id: "tt0059334"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Joey Boy (1965) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/joey-boy-1965

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Joey Boy is a 1965 British comedy war film directed by Frank Launder and starring Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, Bill Fraser, Percy Herbert, Lance Percival, and Reg Varney. The film follows Joey Thompson, who runs a thriving gambling club and black-market sideline in a cellar beneath his East London fish shop during wartime Britain until a police raid forces him and his fellow reprobates to choose between active service or prison.

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes and delivers a lighthearted comedic tone centered around wartime austerity, police ultimatums, and the lads heading off to Italy to make the best of their service. Its cultural significance lies in its status as a mid-sixties British comedy featuring a well-known ensemble cast from the era.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An East London fish shop owner runs an illegal wartime gambling club until police offer a stark ultimatum."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Frank Launder.
- Features a cast including Harry H. Corbett, Stanley Baxter, Bill Fraser, Percy Herbert, Lance Percival, and Reg Varney.
- Explores wartime austerity through a comedic lens with black-market dealings.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers looking for an authentic wartime drama may find the comedic premise too lighthearted.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is comedic, the runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes, and it is suitable for fans of classic British cinema.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #wartime-britain, #black-market, #gambling-club, #police-raid, #active-service, #british-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Launder

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harry H. Corbett** as *Joey Boy Thompson*
- **Stanley Baxter** as *Benny 'The Kid' Lindowski*
- **Bill Fraser** as *Sergeant Major Dobbs*
- **Reg Varney** as *Rabbit Malone*
- **Lance Percival** as *Clarence Doubleday*
- **John Harvey** as *Signals officer*
- **Wanda Ventham** as *Italian Girl*
- **Freddie Mills** as *Sergeant*
- **Percy Herbert** as *Mad George Long*
- **Moira Lister** as *Lady Thameridge*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Joey Boy?
Streaming availability for Joey Boy is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Joey Boy worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1965 British comedy war films and the credited cast members.

### Q: What is the binge duration of Joey Boy?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential scenes or episodes in Joey Boy?
Joey Boy is a feature film rather than a series with episodes, running for 1 hour and 28 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Joey Boy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/236388)
- [Joey Boy (1965) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059334/fullcredits/)
- [Joey Boy (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Boy_(film))
- [Joey Boy (1965) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/236388-joey-boy/cast)

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