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Our Miss Fred is a 1972 British comedy film starring Danny La Rue, set during World War II. The film was also known by its video release titles Beyond the Call of Duty (Canada) and Operation: Fred (US). In the 1960s, La Rue was one of the highest paid entertainers in Britain, but this represents his only starring role in a feature film.
Dec 14, 1972 · Our Miss Fred: Directed by Bob Kellett. With Danny La Rue, Alfred Marks, Lance Percival, Lally Bowers. Shakespearian actor Fred Wimbush's drafted during WWII. While entertaining the troops with his drag act one day, the Germans capture them. Thinking he's a girl, they let him go.
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- Comedy, War
- Bob Kellett
- 1972-12-14
Sep 8, 2020 · 1972. Topics. comedy drag transvestite British movie World War 2 Germany. Language. English. While entertaining the troops with his drag act, the Germans capture Fred. Thinking he's a girl, they let him go. He mustn't break his character until he reaches safety. Release date : 1972 ( United Kingdom)
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Our Miss Fred (1972) During World War II, actor Fred Wimbush (Danny La Rue in his first starring film role) receives his call-up papers ordering him to an Army post in war-torn France. On arrival, his virility is a little winded when he finds himself down for duty in the camp variety show – as the heroine.
Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. When his outfit is captured by the Germans during a camp theatrical, an enlisted man makes his escape dressed in women's clothing. Cast & Crew. Read More. Bob Kellett. Director. Danny Larue. Fred Wimbush. Alfred Marks. General Brincker. Lance Percival. Squadron Leader Smallpiece. Lally Bowers. Miss Flodden.
Hugh Leonard. Screenplay. Ted Willis. Story. Danny La Rue stars in this 1970s drag comedy as Fred Wimbush, a Shakespearean actor who is drafted into WWII and is appearing in a camp show in France when the Nazis advance. Unless he continues in his female costume, Fred is certain to be shot as a spy.
