Folly to Be Wise

Date: 1953
Director: Frank Launder
Production Company: London Film Productions, British Lion Film Corporation

Stars: Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan, Roland Culver, Edward Chapman, Martita Hunt
Location(s): Middlesex (Studio)

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Storyline:

A new Army chaplain attempts to book various acts for the entertainment of a troop of soldiers.

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At the Army Camp where chaplain Captain William Paris has recently taken over the role of Entertainments Officer, the Drill Sergeant (Cyril Chamberlain) marches his platoon into view on their first day.

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The Sergeant encourages the Men to avail themselves of the entertainment to be found within the camp perimeter during the evenings.

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Captain Paris pays a visit to the home of George and Angela Prout to recruit them for his 'Brains Trust' style panel show idea.

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Followed by Professor James Mutch (Colin Gordon), Captain William Paris (Alastair Sim) walks with Angela Prout (Elizabeth Allan) as they cross to the studio where her artist husband George is at work.