Sid James Fans

[chazb73]

Hey guys

As you can tell by my Avatar I'm a big Sid James fan

I know there are a few of you who are fans also - Does anyone have a fave film, TV programme with the man himself in it.

He was an accomplished actor and was in over 100 films,.

So lets talk Sid James Yak Yak Yak :lol:

 

[Michael Sith]

One of my fav films of the past was the Powell version of the 39 steps, loved it , which led me to watch the original with Kenneth more to my surprise was Mr James, cracking part

Loved him the carry ons :lol:

Love thy neighbour was brilliant, but wouldn't get a show now :? :lol:

He was definitely a great actor, and a funny man :!:

Didn't realise he was born in. S Africa,

Top actor totally agree

 

[jackabina]

I know carry on is what he's known for, but I love his performances in Hancock's Half Hour

 

[Stormtrooper37]

Definitely a fan he is old school and I love that, I know he wasn't politically correct but who cares, back then actors like him could get away with it.

Loved him in the Carry on's especially

Carry on Abroad, Camping, At your convenience, Girls and Matron.

 

[chazb73]

Yep - born in South Africa and didnt get to the UK until he was 40

Hancock was great, good list of carry on's there Paul :wink:

He was great in Hell Drivers a little known Gem

Other films to look out for:

The Silent Enemy
Once a Jolly Swagman
The Lavander Hill Mob

and also a british B movie "what a whopper" - Jonathan Ross said of this film - it was the sort of film I would bunk off school to see

Love It

 

[TC-14]

Lavender Hill Mob- superb. What an actor. And that laugh was something else... never fails to make you smile.

 

[chazb73]

It is a great movie Martin (as are most of the ealing comedies) have you watch the Titfield Thunderbolt? Sid's in that one also.

I always find it amazing that young kids even know who he is 37 years after his death

 

[TC-14]

It is a great movie Martin (as are most of the ealing comedies) have you watch the Titfield Thunderbolt? Sid's in that one also.

I always find it amazing that young kids even know who he is 37 years after his death

Ah, yes... Titfield Thunderbolt is one of my favourite Ealing Comedies, Chaz- the first one to be made in colour, if I remember rightly. Definitely due another viewing...

 

[chazb73]

It is a great movie Martin (as are most of the ealing comedies) have you watch the Titfield Thunderbolt? Sid's in that one also.

I always find it amazing that young kids even know who he is 37 years after his death

Ah, yes... Titfield Thunderbolt is one of my favourite Ealing Comedies, Chaz- the first one to be made in colour, if I remember rightly. Definitely due another viewing...

I think you are right there - yep it's due another viewing, been a while. great for a Sunday

 

[x-pack]

I haven't seen him in anything other than the Carry on's. Love Carry on Camping. That's my favourite

 

[Michael Sith]

If you get chance to ever see He'll Drivers, he is brill in that, Chazb put me on to that little gem great film brill acting

If you've never seen a sitcom from years ago bless this house....now that was bloody funny stuff. Sid at his comedy best. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=r2wWdyS2D8A&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dr2wWdyS2D8A

 

[chazb73]

Agreed Mike

Check out George and the Dragon from the 60s - classic Sid

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=sid+james+george+and+the+dragon&client=firefox-a&hs=e6Z&rls=org.mozilla:en-GBfficial&channel=np&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PJ2rUYbeJYap0AXFioDIDg&sqi=2&ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659