Norman's Singin' In The Rain. Standard formula for a Norman Wisdom movie here. Norman becomes a put upon clown whilst bubbling under the surface is the fact he's a very talented guy (singer here), whilst he's in love with a wheelchair bound beauty. It's often the saccharine elements of Wisdom's films that puts people off, but to his fans (and I'm one), they are integral to letting Wisdom hit his comedic…
Top Cast
Norman Wisdom
Norman Truscott
June Laverick
Judy
Jerry Desmonde
Mr. Vernon Carew
Hattie Jacques
Miss Dymphna Dobson
Richard Wattis
Dr. W. Chatterway
Eddie Leslie
Harold Franklin
John Le Mesurier
Birkett
Sydney Tafler
Pendlebury
Fenella Fielding
Lady Arabella Finchington
Charles Heslop
General
Joe Melia
Stage Manager
Ron Moody
Violinist
Alan Beaton
Club Member (uncredited)
Barbara Bennett
Lady in Theatre (uncredited)
Paul Beradi
Party Guest (uncredited)
Eddie Boyce
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
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"Truscott" (Norman Wisdom) spends much of his days at work in a laundry dreaming of a stardom that might just come his way when he encounters legendary crooner "Vernon Carew" (Jerry Desmonde). This man's star is very much on the wain until he hears his new friend sing and hits on the idea of "borrowing" his voice - without telling or paying him, of course. His career rejuvenated, it's only his vocal coach "Dymphna"…
FAQ about Follow a Star
What is Follow a Star about?
Norman Truscott is a store worker who dreams of stardom. Vernon Carew is a singer whose star is fading. Vernon manages to get a recording of Norman singing and passes it off as himself.
When was Follow a Star released?
Follow a Star was released in 1959.
What genres does Follow a Star belong to?
Follow a Star is categorised as Comedy, Music.
Who stars in Follow a Star?
The cast of Follow a Star includes Norman Wisdom, June Laverick, Jerry Desmonde, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis.