Charley Moon

Charley Moon
Theatrical release poster (UK)
Directed by	Guy Hamilton
Produced by	Leslie Bricusse John Cresswell
Written by	Reginald Arkell (novel)
Starring	Max Bygraves Dennis Price Michael Medwin Shirley Eaton
Music by	Francis Chagrin
Release dates	1956 (1956)
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Box office	£159,641 (UK)

Charley Moon is a 1956 British film directed by Guy Hamilton. It stars Max Bygraves, Dennis Price and Shirley Eaton. The film is based on Reginald Arkell's backstage novel of the same name. Filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Upton Grey and Greywell Hampshire

Plot Summary

Charley Moon (Max Bygraves) is a small-time music-hall performer, who with a few lucky breaks manages to make it big on the stage in London. Initially successful, Moon soon finds himself back where he started.

Cast

• Max Bygraves as Charley Moon
• Dennis Price as Harold Armytage
• Michael Medwin as Alf Higgins
• Florence Desmond as Mary Minton
• Shirley Eaton as Angel Dream
• Patricia Driscoll as Rose
• Charles Victor as Miller Moon
• Reginald Beckwith as Vicar
• Cyril Raymond as Bill
• Peter Jones as Stewart
• Anthony Roy Fisher as Elephant Rider