Carry On Matron
Carry On Matron is a 1972 British comedy film, the 23rd release in the series of 31 Carry On films (1958–1992). It was released in May 1972. It features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Bernard Bresslaw, Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Connor. This was the last Carry on... film for Terry Scott after appearing in seven films. Carry On Matron was the second and last Carry On... for Kenneth Cope.
| Carry On Matron | |
|---|---|
Original UK quad poster | |
| Directed by | Gerald Thomas |
| Written by | Talbot Rothwell |
| Produced by | Peter Rogers |
| Starring | Sid James Kenneth Williams Charles Hawtrey Joan Sims Hattie Jacques Bernard Bresslaw Kenneth Cope Terry Scott Barbara Windsor Kenneth Connor |
| Cinematography | Ernest Steward |
| Edited by | Alfred Roome |
| Music by | Eric Rogers |
| Distributed by | The Rank Organisation |
Release date | 19 May 1972 |
Running time | 87 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £220,257 |
Along with the next film in the series (Carry On Abroad), it features the highest number of the regular Carry On team. The only regular members missing are Jim Dale and Peter Butterworth. Dale would return belatedly for Carry On Columbus in 1992 and Butterworth returned in a major role in Abroad the following year. Butterworth was due to play Freddy but was unable because of other work engagements. The film was followed by Carry On Abroad 1972.