Carry On . . . Follow That Camel
Date: 1967
Director: Gerald Thomas
Production Company: The Rank Organisation, Adder
Stars: Jim Dale, Peter Butterworth, Angela Douglas, Bernard Bresslaw, Anita Harris, Kenneth Williams, Phil Silvers, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims
Location(s): London, Sussex
Region(s): London C-D, South East A-D
Storyline:
An English gentleman joins the French Foreign Legion after his name is brought into disrepute in this cross between Beau Geste and Sergeant Bilko.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson with uncredited comparison shots by Sharon King
Also known as ‘Follow that Camel’ (original title) and ‘Carry On in the Legion’ (US title)
Frank Uwe Burk advises that the Sahara scenes were shot at Camber Sands near Rye in Sussex which is confirmed by Andrew Doe.
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- Capture 1
- 23 Sep 2026
When Bertram Oliphant "Bo" West (Jim Dale) is accused of tripping his friend Captain Humphrey Bagshaw (Peter Gilmore) during a cricket match, Sir Cyril Ponsonby (William Mervyn) strips him of team membership and forbids him to see his daughter, Lady Jane Ponsonby (Angela Douglas). The only architectural location in this film is Swakeleys House in Ickenham, Greater London. which also features in 'Dark Places'.
Sharon King visited the gardens at Swakeleys House in Ickenham as part of Open House Festival and took the opportunity to capture this and the following comparisons.
- Capture 2
- 23 Sep 2026
After Bo's name is cleared, Jane leaves home and sets out to find him. Swakeleys House off Milton Road, Ickenham.
The almost unchanged entrance.
- Capture 3
- 23 Sep 2026
Sir Cyril gives advice to his naïve daughter. Swakeleys House in Ickenham.
A closer view.
- Capture 4
- 23 Sep 2026
On his return to England, Bo plays cricket and all is well. This is the rear of Swakeleys House in Ickenham, Greater London.
A long shot of the property.
- Capture 5
- 23 Sep 2026
Simpson (Peter Butterworth) waits on as Bo and his wife Jane walk with their new-born son. The grounds of Swakeleys House on Milton Road in Ickenham.
With minor alterations and tree growth.
- Capture 6
- 23 Sep 2026
Bo's former Sergeant, Ernie Nocker (Phil Silvers), arrives to visit. The frontage of Swakeleys House.
Looks rather bare without the cast.
- Capture 7
- 23 Sep 2026
Sergeant Nocker introduces his new Batman, Corktip (Anita Harris). Swakeleys House in Ickenham.
The same corner of the building.
- Capture 8
- 23 Sep 2026
Sheikh Abdul Abulbul (Bernard Bresslaw) has the last laugh. Swakeleys House on Milton Road in Ickenham, Greater London.
The final comparison.