Movie

Jumping for Joy

“Willie Joy gets mixed up in the shady world of dog racing”

★ 6.7(3)19561h 15m

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Good to know

Director: John Paddy Carstairs
Release date: 1956-01-01
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation

About Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy is a 1956 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by John Paddy Carstairs, starring Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway and Alfie Bass. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jumping for Joy in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.

Cast

Frankie Howerd

Willie Joy

Stanley Holloway

Captain Jack Montague

Alfie Bass

Blagg

Lionel Jeffries

Bert Benton

Susan Beaumont

Susan Storer

A.E. Matthews

Lord Reginald Cranfield

Tony Wright

Vincent

Joan Hickson

Lady Emily Cranfield

Terence Longdon

John Wyndham

Colin Gordon

Max, 1st Commentator

Richard Wattis

Carruthers

Danny Green

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Themes & keywords

englandgambling1950sdog racing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jumping for Joy in Italy?+

Jumping for Joy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Jumping for Joy on Netflix?+

Jumping for Joy is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Jumping for Joy?+

Jumping for Joy has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Jumping for Joy?+

Jumping for Joy stars Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, Alfie Bass, Lionel Jeffries and Susan Beaumont.

When did Jumping for Joy come out?+

Jumping for Joy is a 1956 movie directed by John Paddy Carstairs.

What genre is Jumping for Joy?+

Jumping for Joy is Comedy film.

Who directed Jumping for Joy?+

Jumping for Joy was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.