This year is a special
anniversary for fans of classic film & British comedy as it’s 60
years since the first classic Carry On production, “Carry On Sergeant”,
was released in 1958.
The Carry On films have
their own distinct style that is totally unique, beloved by many, and an
important part of Britain’s comedy, film, and cultural heritage, and
2018 marks 60 years since the first Carry On film.
"Carry On Sergeant" laid
the groundwork for the most prolific British film series (yes, more than
James Bond). Without this successful first film, there simply wouldn’t
have been all the films that followed in its path.
British film company
Anglo Amalgamated distributed the first 12 Carry On films starting with
"Carry On Sergeant" in 1958 and ending with the much-loved Hammer Horror
parody "Carry On Screaming" in 1966.
Carry
On Sergeant was screened to the trade and cinema-bookers on the 1st of
August 1958 after which some some regional screenings were held from the
1st of September including Aberdeen & Birmingham. It wasn't until
the 19th of September 1958 that it received its London cinema release at
the Plaza, and then the film rolled out nationwide on general release
from the 20th of September onwards.
To celebrate the British
comedies, Art & Hue has created a stylish pop art collection
featuring the classic films and their stars.
Along with the classic
film posters, Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques, Charles
Hawtrey, Joan Sims, and Barbara Windsor (Dame Babs) have all been
transformed into pop art icons by Art & Hue, in a choice of three
sizes and 16 colours.
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