Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus 1992 is the 31st and final film to date of the series of Carry On films to be made it was a belated entry to the series, following 1978s Carry On Emmannuelle. It was produced to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of the Americas two other more serious films on the subject, 1492 Conquest of Paradise and Christopher Columbus The Discovery came out the same year.
The only main series regulars present are Jim Dale in his eleventh Carry On, Peter Gilmore also in his eleventh, Bernard Cribbins in his third, Leslie Phillips in his fourth, Jon Pertwee in his fourth and June Whitfield also in her fourth. The only actor to bridge the gap between Carry On Columbus and the previous entry was Jack Douglas, making his eighth appearance in the series.Original Carry On performer Frankie Howerd was signed up to appear, but he died shortly before he was due to film his role. His part as the King of Spain was offered to original series regular Bernard Bresslaw, who turned it down. Leslie Phillips eventually took on the role, playing opposite June Whitfield as the Queen, a role turned down by both Joan Sims and Barbara Windsor. ........
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