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Films

Hancock made just five film appearances in his career. The first as a supporting player, the next 2 as a star and the final 2 as a guest artist.

The films are listed below.

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Sunday, 8 May 1955

Hancock appeared in this film as a supporting player and played the role of Bandmaster.  The film is loosely based on a play from 1932.

The barracks at Bilchester are taken over by Waggermeyer Pictures in order to make a science fiction film.  The female stars of the film persuade the entire barracks to take part but the Divisional Commander makes a surprise inspection and is not impressed! In the end he persuades the film company to finish the film in a nearby haunted house.


Main cast comprised Margot Grahame, Maureen Swanson, June Thorburn, Raymond Huntley, Bill Fraser, Peter Sellers, Brian Reece, Sid James and Tony Hancock.


Director: David Paltenghi; Producer: Donald Taylor

Screenplay by Donald Taylor and Geoffrey Orme based on the play by Ian Hay and Anthony Armstrong.


Length: 78 Minutes


This film has been released on video and DVD.  Please see the release guide for more information.

Filming location stills can be seen on the website Reel Streets.

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