Carrying on the Carry Ons and films of Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas Fryer, Ian creator author. text bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc. History enk 2023 2023 monographic eng print 349 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm This book presents the complete story of the Carry Ons, which have made Britain laugh for generations on film, television, and stage, and of the unique British filmmaking partnership of producer Peter Rogers and director Gerald Thomas. Writer and film historian Ian Fryer takes us on a journey into the glorious days of classic British humor, bringing to life the Carry On films and the vibrant, fascinating world of comedy from which they sprang. It provides a detailed histories of the thirty-one Carry On films, revealing a cinematic legacy that is often more clever and complex than expected -- from the post-war optimism of Carry On Sergeant and Carry On Nurse, via mini-epics such as Carry On Cleo, all the way to the smut-tinged 1970s. Carrying On also turns the spotlight onto the host of other productions the Rogers and Thomas partnership brought to the screen with detailed biographies of legendary Carry On stars, such as Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, and Barbara Windsor who have brought fun and laughter to millions for decades. Ian Fryer. Includes bibliographical references. e-uk--- Rogers, Peter 1914-2009 Criticism and interpretation Thomas, Gerald 1920-1993 Criticism and interpretation Rogers, Peter 1914-2009 Carry On films Motion picture producers and directors Great Britain History 20th century Motion pictures Great Britain History 20th century Cinéma Grande-Bretagne Histoire 20e siècle Producteurs et réalisateurs de cinéma Grande-Bretagne Histoire 20e siècle Carry On films Motion pictures Great Britain 1900-1999 fast PN1998.3.R637 F79 2023 791.430232092/2 791.4375 9781781559062 1781559066 pda,print UKMGB 230605 20250318215405.3 in00005466511 eng