Question 1

Why did director Gerald Thomas forbid improvising on Carry On Columbus?

Accepted Answer

Director Gerald Thomas vetoed all improv attempts by younger cast members to keep the film true to the spirit of prior Carry On entries, which also meant forbidding improv by veterans, later admitting this worked to the film's detriment.

Question 2

Which two dramatic Columbus films from 1992 did Carry On Columbus out-gross at the UK box office?

Accepted Answer

Despite critical panning and cast embarrassment, Carry On Columbus made more money at the UK box office than both 1492: Conquest of Paradise and Christopher Columbus: The Discovery.

Question 3

What connects the arrival scene in Carry On Columbus to Carry On Jack?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Jim Dale and Bernard Cribbins arrive in America was filmed at Frensham Ponds, near Farnham, Surrey—the same location as the Bernard Cribbins/Kenneth Williams scene from Carry on Jack (1964), using the same rowing boat.

Question 4

Which milestone does Carry On Columbus hold in the Carry On series regarding cast from the first film?

Accepted Answer

Carry On Columbus is the only Carry On film not to feature any actors who appeared in Carry on Sergeant (1958), the first film in the series.

Question 5

Who married Jim Dale's son during the making of Carry On Columbus?

Accepted Answer

Sara Crowe married Jim Dale's son, Toby Dale, during the film's production. Toby also appeared as a member of the Inquisition.

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