An unexpected surprise - Warwick Films made its money off the back of a definite formula (action movies, British talent, American star, location shooting) but varied it for this one (low budget, musical comedy, British star)... and it's an enjoyable little comedy. Colour would have helped but Anthony Newley is extremely winning as the Elvis Presley like singer who is drafted in the army.
After watching Jazz Boat I didn't think Newley was a star but after this I've changed my mind - he seems sweet and likeable and can sing. I wish the romance subplot with Anne Aubrey had been stronger but he has some enjoyable by play with his fellow soldiers including an oddly cast William Bendix as a sergeant (Bendix played a lot of sergeants but it's weird to see him in the British army - and he was getting too old by now).
The situations and jokes are stock but it's done with pace, polish and good nature.
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