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Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
Cast
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David Tomlinson
Tom Baker
P
Peggy Cummins
Susan Lashwood
B
Brian Reece
Lieutenant Commander Peter Fraser
E
Eunice Gayson
Jane Godfrey
A
A.E. Matthews
Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B.
J
Joan Sims
Mary
L
Lionel Murton
Psychiatrist
R
Reginald Beckwith
Receptionist
D
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Flag Lieutenant Willy Oughton-Formby
R
Ronald Shiner
Salty Simpson
P
Peter Coke
Lieutenant Lashwood
D
Derek Blomfield
Sub-Lieutenant Dobson
T
Tom Gill
Petty Officer
H
Howard Williams
Sub-Lieutenant
J
Joan Hickson
Mother
T
Toke Townley
Steward
A
Arthur Lovegrove
Orderly
R
Ronald Adam
First Sea Lord
S
Sam Kydd
Attendant
P
Philip Ashley
First Officer (uncredited)
