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What a 'Carry On'! Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz on the 'Carry On' films. Hope you enjoy! The information for this quiz was researched from carryonline.com and imdb.com.

A multiple-choice quiz by base_hex. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
base_hex

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,959

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1198

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the 'Carry On' films tagline was, 'Up your anchor for a well crewed voyage'? Hint

Carry On Cruising

Carry On Columbus

Carry On England

Carry on Abroad

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many of the 'Carry On' films did Sid James star in? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first 'Carry On' that Barbara Windsor appeared in, based on the James Bond films? Hint

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Camping

Carry on Matron

Carry On Spying

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did Eric Rogers compose the music for 'Carry On Sergeant'?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Harry H. Corbett appeared in one 'Carry On' film. Which one was it? Hint

Carry On Girls

Carry On Up The Khyber

Carry On Cleo

Carry On Screaming

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Question 6 of 10

6. The two stars of the "Carry On" movies are Jim Dale and Jack Douglas. How many "Carry On" movies have they been in? Hint

Jim in 31 and Jack in 6

Jim in 10 and Jack in 10

Jim in 20 and Jack in 13

Jim in 11 and Jack in 8

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many medical 'Carry On' films have there in the series? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which film contains the character names 'Hope Springs', 'Ida Downs' and 'Dawn Breaks'? Hint

Carry On Camping

Carry On Girls

Carry On Regardless

Carry On Loving

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Question 9 of 10

9. Was there ever a stage version of 'Carry On'?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what was the name of the director of all 31 'Carry On' films? Hint

Gerald Thomas

Lance Peters

Dave Freeman

Norman Hudis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the 'Carry On' films tagline was, 'Up your anchor for a well crewed voyage'?

Answer: Carry On Columbus

There have been 31 films so far in the 'Carry On' series, starting with 'Carry On Sergeant'(1958) and finishing with 'Carry On Columbus'(1992). This film was based on the travels of the explorer, Christopher Colombus.

2. How many of the 'Carry On' films did Sid James star in?

Answer: 19

Sid James first appeared in 'Carry On Constable' as Sergeant Frank Wilkins. His last appearance was in 'Carry On Dick' as Dick Turpin/Reverend Flasher. He died in 1976.

3. What was the first 'Carry On' that Barbara Windsor appeared in, based on the James Bond films?

Answer: Carry On Spying

Barbara Windsor has appeared in 9 of the 31 'Carry On' films made up till 1992. She was born on the 6th August 1937 in London, England. She has also appeared in the British soap opera 'Eastenders', where she played Peggy Mitchell.

4. Did Eric Rogers compose the music for 'Carry On Sergeant'?

Answer: No

Eric Rogers composed for music for 22 'Carry On' films starting with 'Carry On Cabby' in 1963 to 'Carry On Emmanuelle' in 1978. 'Carry On Sergeant' was composed by Bruce Montgomery.

5. Harry H. Corbett appeared in one 'Carry On' film. Which one was it?

Answer: Carry On Screaming

Harry H. Corbett (1925-1982) is probably best know for his role in 'Steptoe & Son' with Wilfrid Brambell. 'Carry On Screaming' is a horror spoof of the Hammer Horror films.

6. The two stars of the "Carry On" movies are Jim Dale and Jack Douglas. How many "Carry On" movies have they been in?

Answer: Jim in 11 and Jack in 8

The two stars were Jim Dale and Jack Douglas. Dale has appeared in 11 of the 31 'Carry On' films made and Douglas in 8. The rest of the surviving stars either refused or were unable to appear in this film.

7. How many medical 'Carry On' films have there in the series?

Answer: 4

The films were, in date order, 'Carry On Nurse', 'Carry On Doctor', 'Carry On Again Doctor' and 'Carry On Matron'. Only four of the regular cast were in all four films. These were Charles Hawtrey(1914-1988), Hattie Jacques (1924-1980), Joan Sims (1930-2001) and Kenneth Williams (1926-1988).

8. Which film contains the character names 'Hope Springs', 'Ida Downs' and 'Dawn Breaks'?

Answer: Carry On Girls

'Carry On Girls' was the 25th film in this series. This film is about a beauty contest that the local women's liberation movement is trying to sabotage. It starred 'Eastenders' regular Wendy Richard and 'Absolutely Fabulous' star June Whitfield.

9. Was there ever a stage version of 'Carry On'?

Answer: Yes

The main version was 'Carry On London'. This production was staged at the Birmingham Hippodrome for a fortnight in September 1973, before moving to the Victoria Palace in London from 1973-1975. It starred Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Connor, Peter Butterworth, Bernard Bresslaw and Jack Douglas.

10. Finally, what was the name of the director of all 31 'Carry On' films?

Answer: Gerald Thomas

Gerald Thomas was born in 1920 and died in 1995. He also directed 'Bless This House', which starred several of the 'Carry On' stars. The rest were all scriptwriters for the films. Thank you for playing my quiz.

Source: Author base_hex

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