When the Carry On Stopped: Why Britain's Most Successful Comedy Film Franchise Suddenly Halted

Uncover the turbulent transition of the Carry On series and its stars during the 1960s.

When the Carry On Stopped looks at how the Carry On film series made its painful transition from one film company, Anglo—Amalgamated, to another, the Rank Organisation. In examining this little—known but fascinating story, the growth of Anglo—Amalgamated is highlighted through the success of its owners, partners Stuart Levy and Nat Cohen. Levy’s sudden death in 1966 encouraged Cohen to ditch the Carry Ons...