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    Idle on Parade/Idol on Parade (1959)

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    Idle on Parade (also known as Idol on Parade) featured the adventures and misadventures of rock ‘n’ roll idol “Jeep” Jackson (Anthony Newley)who is drafted into the army for his National Service.

    His sergeant is played by American import William Bendix (as an Irishman), while one of his fellow National Serviceman is played by comedy stooge Bernie Winters.

    idolonparade1 idolonparade2

    Jeep Jackson
    Anthony Newley
    Sgt. Lush
    William Bendix
    Caroline
    Anne Aubrey
    Bertie
    Lionel Jeffries
    Herbie
    Sidney James
    Shorty
    David Lodge
    Rene
    Dilys Laye
    Commanding Officer
    William Kendall
    Joseph Jackson
    Bernie Winters
    Ron
    Harry Fowler
    Ernie
    Sean Kelly
    Cpl. Nerking
    Gordon Needham

    Director
    John Gilling

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