Don't Lose Yor Head - Why Not a Carry On?

Rick

This has all the Carry On crew, same director but it's not a Carry On film. Any idea why?

David

It is.

In 1966, Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors Ltd appointed Nat Cohen as its new managing director. Cohen disliked the Carry On series intensely, forcing Peter Rogers to strike a deal with Rank Organisation instead. The deal was confirmed within days on the condition that the Carry On prefix be omitted due to its close association to Anglo Amalgamated. Rogers blamed the low box-office takings for both Don't Lose Your Head and the following film Follow That Camel on the change in title. During general release, the "Carry On" prefix was added back and the films received an extended release. The reinstatement resulted in a surge in takings, causing the Rank Organisation to relent and allow the Carry On title to be reinstated officially for the 1967 film Carry On Doctor.

Rick

thanks David.

David

Google is my friend...

Paul

On the UK Quad, it did say "Carry on" and don't loose your head...

David

Perhaps part of the general release mentioned Paul?

Paul

First release David, I'll see if I can find a pic of my Quad.

David

hahahaha, very funny Paul, we all know you have issues posting images.

Just send me the poster.

Rick

there is a carry on reference in the daybill as well

John

Looks like a Carry On, sounds like a Carry On .......

David

David said:

It is.

In 1966, Anglo Amalgamated Film Distributors Ltd appointed Nat Cohen as its new managing director. Cohen disliked the Carry On series intensely, forcing Peter Rogers to strike a deal with Rank Organisation instead. The deal was confirmed within days on the condition that the Carry On prefix be omitted due to its close association to Anglo Amalgamated. Rogers blamed the low box-office takings for both Don't Lose Your Head and the following film Follow That Camel on the change in title. During general release, the "Carry On" prefix was added back and the films received an extended release. The reinstatement resulted in a surge in takings, causing the Rank Organisation to relent and allow the Carry On title to be reinstated officially for the 1967 film Carry On Doctor.