Charley Moon
Theatrical release poster (UK)
Directed by	Guy Hamilton
Written by	Leslie Bricusse from the novel by Reginald Arkell
Produced by	Leslie Bricusse John Cresswell
Starring	Max Bygraves Dennis Price Michael Medwin Shirley Eaton
Cinematography	Jack Hildyard
Music by	Francis Chagrin
Production company	Colin Lesslie Productions
Distributed by	British Lion Films
Release date	1 May 1956 (1956-05-01)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Box office	£159,641 (UK)[1]

Charley Moon is a 1956 British musical film directed by Guy Hamilton. It stars Max Bygraves, Dennis Price and Shirley Eaton.^[2] The screenplay and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse. The story is based on Reginald Arkell's backstage novel of the same name. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios, and on location in Upton Grey and Greywell, Hampshire.

Plot summary

Charley Moon (Max Bygraves) is a country boy who, after a national service stint in the army, becomes a small-time music-hall performer. After a few lucky breaks, he finds himself popular and the star of a musical hit in London's West End. Initially successful, Moon soon decides that showbiz is a facile occupation, and he longs to return to his childhood home. He eventually finds himself back where he started.

Cast