The initial installment in the Carry On franchise. A widespread illness has left the local police station operating with minimal staff. Four new recruits appear—though they offer little cause for optimism. Carry On Constable marked the debut of Sid James within the series, a performer who would later become extremely popular among fans of the Carry On films. Interestingly, in "Constable," James portrays a character somewhat different from those he’d eventually be recognized for; it's a more controlled performance that highlights his ability to play an authority figure, acting as a central element holding everything together. The fourth film in the Carry On sequence maintained the more refined comedic elements present in the previous three films, while also introducing nudity for the first time! Four policemen’s backsides are prominently displayed—a memorable story recounted in Kenneth Williams' excellent book, Just Williams (which I recommend to anyone interested in classic film, television, radio, or theater). The storyline essentially places the four recruits—Williams, Leslie Phillips, Charles Hawtrey, and Kenneth Connor (consistently great as a superstitious character—into various chaotic physical scenarios intended for comedic effect. Back at headquarters, Sgt. Frank Wilkins (James) is frustrated by the incompetence of his new officers, as well as that of his dim-witted superior, Inspector Mills (Eric Barker). Joan Sims playfully teases Kenneth Connor while Phillips expresses desire towards any available woman, and Hattie Jaques demonstrates a softer side as the station’s voice of reason. There are some cross-dressing scenes played for laughs, numerous situations where the inexperienced officers are easily fooled, and several cleverly written lines certain to elicit amusement. A number of well-known character actors appear in brief roles, wonderfully embodying the classic quirks of British people from that period—so a nod to Irene Handl, Esma Cannon, and Joan Hickson (wonderful as an upper-class drunk). "Constable" isn't overly raucous or vulgar but remains a fondly remembered part of the lengthy series, like most of the black and white productions. It represents filmmakers fully embracing their era and capitalizing on it. Delightful. 8/10

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