Jumping for Joy
"Willie Joy gets mixed up in the shady world of dog racing"
Originally released in 1956. Jumping for Joy is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, and Alfie Bass
Synopsis
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1956
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Howerd
as Willie Joy
Stanley Holloway
as Captain Jack Montague
Alfie Bass
as Blagg
Lionel Jeffries
as Bert Benton
Susan Beaumont
as Susan Storer
A.E. Matthews
as Lord Reginald Cranfield
Tony Wright
as Vincent
Joan Hickson
as Lady Emily Cranfield
Terence Longdon
as John Wyndham
Colin Gordon
as Max, 1st Commentator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jumping for Joy about?
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of cro...
Who directed Jumping for Joy?
Jumping for Joy was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is Jumping for Joy?
Jumping for Joy has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Jumping for Joy released?
Jumping for Joy was released on January 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jumping for Joy?
The main cast of Jumping for Joy includes Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, Alfie Bass, Lionel Jeffries, Susan Beaumont.