- 'Norman Shields / Emily, his mother / Wilfred, his grandfather (the P.M.)' Although Norman went on to do some marvellous work in other productions, especially in the USA, this was his 'Final Sally' as the little man taking on the Establishment in the Movies.
I'll see that the Mayor gives you an illuminated address." This was just one of three films that Norman made in 1960 and this time it was Adm. Sir Bryanston Blyth played by veteran actor Ian Hunter who copes with Norman's attempts to earn respect. "I'd Like To Put On Record That I Love You" - 'Norman.' Up in the World is a 1956 comedy film starring Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson and Jerry Desmonde, directed by John Paddy Carstairs and produced by Rank. We'll fight them, to the last half pint of milk!"
"You're right Pitkin.
During WWII he took part in a charity concert and Rex Harrison advised him to become a professional entertainer. I always knew that Mr Wisdom was a good actor, his performance in this film proved it. Civil Servant Norman becomes the favourite of the rulers of a South Seas island that the British have an interest in.This time it is the Civil Service that becomes the arena for Norman's battle for justice. He was awarded the 1953 BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles following the release of Trouble in Store, his first film in a lead role. Just My Luck Norman 1957. Follow A Star Norman Truscott 1959.
Among the invitees is ... Norman loses the 'Gump Suit' to play the role of a dashing member of the upper classes in this film based upon the novel by P.G.
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The British P.M.'s grandson, Norman, becomes a reporter for a provincial newspaper where he causes hilarious chaos.Norman was nearing the end of his mega-movie star era when he jointly took on Politics and the Press together in this slapstick satire. Again the 'Gumpish' caretaker saves the day after a series of setbacks which include a car chase that makes 'Bullitt' look like kids stuff. He also triumphs over the bad guys and the naughty Miss Bacon (Margaret Rutherford) to win the hand of the girl he loves. The Square Peg Norman Pitkin/Gen. The zany Wisdom, put in charge of his aunt's cottage during an English summer in the roaring twenties, decides to invite several of his friends to his posh new digs.
By the 1960's Norman Wisdom was a mega-star and actors like Oliver Reed, Michael Caine and Terence Alexander were glad of small parts in his movies. Norman was 31 when he became a 'straight man' to magician David Nixon and a success in his distinctive 'Gump Suit'. Norman is later able to help the Allied cause as a carbon copy of a senior member of the German General Staff. "How long will the ambulance be?"
- 'Norman Puckle.' The film might look a little dated but the plot could be 21st century. After being a coal miner, waiter and a cabin boy he enlisted as a drummer in the King's Own Royal Regiment where he gained an education, learnt to ride and became the flyweight boxing champion of the British Army. - 'Norman Pitkin.'
So starts a war of wills, worthy of the immortal milkman Ernie himself. Edward Chapman is back as the long suffering Mr Grimsdale and Jerry Desmonde returns as Sir Hector, top man at the local Hospital.
One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". Finally in 'Press For Time' Norman Shields (Wisdom) is an accident-prone young reporter, who only got the job because his grandfather (also played by Wisdom) happens to be the Prime Minister. Best advertisement for the St. John's Ambulance for years. It's up to the Navy to find out what." With leading ladies like Lana Morris, Shirley Abicair and Honor Blackman, Norman's films were blockbusters when James Bond was still a struggling Naval Intelligence Officer.
May I borrow some tissues please Matron? Declared Charlie Chaplin's favourite comedian, Norman's family life became a bigger priority in the late 1960s. But Norman will not go quietly, he wants justice for himself, his Dairy and his customers. Norman Wisdom has become the great British clown very much in the mould of Charles Chaplin with his "little man" in the ill fitting suit and cloth cap.
"One day dad, I'll make you proud of me." - 'Sam Marlowe.' Again he has a cast of good actors backing his play in this film that has as much to do with law enforcement as 'Lassie' has to do with sheep herding.