Paul Evans This is a wonderful early movie from the Carry.on series, it's easy to see why for many this is seen as one of the best. It boasts a pretty good script, a classic tale of men against women. Zero smut, something that would become far more prevalent in later titles, instead it relies on a battle of the sexes story, wonderfully kooky characters and gentle whimsical laughs. Hattie Jacques was a firm favourite of mine throughout the years, and this is without a doubt her finest moment, she is glorious and plays beautifully off Sid James, they share some sweet moments too. Big laughs from the diminutive duo of Charles Hawtrey and ESMA Canon, Kenneth Conor's female taxi driver is hilarious. I'd say this is quite a feel good film.

petersj-2 Well almost! There is a real battle of the sexes in this carry on and if you don't mind the expression the women come out on top. This is not a very funny carry on, in fact quite the contrary. There are moments that are actually quite touching. THe marriage between Hatti and husband Sid is a troubled one and its nece to see real character development. Its actually quite poignant. Hatti is playing for truth rather than being cast as the fat funny lady.The climax of the movie when all the cabs start chasing the bad guys who are abducting Hatti Jacques and Liz Frazer is actually very exciting. Those taxis and other "relics" of the time look wonderfully nostalgic. The interior sets look cute too and its all in glorious black and white. The music is wonderful and the script is character driven but still has a strong story line. Although it may not be very funny it is extremely entertaining and its a fine movie. The script is excellent and the characters are beautifully developed. This is a good story. We are given a break from the fabulous Kenneth Williams but there is plenty of talent. Great to see Hatti Jacques get more to do and she gives a brilliant performance. The ever reliable Liz Fraser does great work too. Sid James is wonderful in this role and its easy to see why he became so popular. Jim Dale in a small role is great and later its interesting that he became so sexy. Charles Hawtry is in fine form and the normally annoying Kenneth Connor gives his best under stated performance without the annoying mannerisms that detracted from many of the carry on movies. Esma Cannon plays it quite straight for a change and as always still steals every scene she is in. The real star of this is Hatti Jacques who really makes this fine movie a totally enjoyable experience.

Caz1964 This is one of the biggest roles Hattie Jacques ever had in a Carry-on film,and she proves here how versatile an actress she was.Apart from Hattie there are only three other members of the gang,who are Sid James,Kenneth Connor and Charles Hawtrey as Pint Pot.This is always one of the Carry-on films that you don't forget i think because its a case of Wife verses husband at his own job,and proves she can do it better,the job being running a taxi firm,his is the typical Black Cabs,hers is an all glamour girl taxi service called Glamcabs.Well as you can guess Glamcabs steals all of Sids Black Cabs business,and he is none to pleased,and all the time he doesn't know that his wife is the opposition.Its a very amusing film and doesn't have any of the usual smut which is often associated with the Carry-ons,it seems the early ones did rely on a good story.The only fault i have with this carry-on is that its a shame it was made in black and white as the all Black Cabs up against the flamboyant Glamcabs would have been so much more interesting in colour.

Cinema_Fan Filmed during the early 1960's and in Black and White too, this is a movie that highlights the early struggle between the sexes, the sexes that are the Husband and Wife relationship of the Hawkins. With the wonderful Hattie Jakes as the repressed and neglected wife of the taxi firm owner, Sid James.Before the Carry On phenomenon took hold during the seventies, (this little classic coming from the writing combinations of Sidney Green and Richard Hills, the screenplay, of course, is by Talbot Rothwell). Carry On Cabby shows itself to be very funny and at the same time an intelligent movie that had not yet found its niche that had made them so ever popular.Cabby, with its own unique style for an early effort, we are shown a more serious social topic, and in between the gags that come rolling in, which never fail to amuse, we have the very funny Charles Hawtrey as the comic relief, fantastic all the way. With the cast of great British talent as Kenneth Connor, Liz Frazer and his Carry On debut, Jim Dale. What Cabby does not have, yet, is the late Kenneth Williams.Carry On Cabby with its issues of sex discrimination and a battle of the sexes that occurs when the women take a stand against the ignorance and proud male dominance is done in a way that will have you in a pleasant and fond appreciation of how British movies of this elk were made, in a fine and inoffensive manner that was only meant to do what it does best, entertain, delight and without fail, make you laugh.Hail a Cab, Hail a Carry On Cab. Timeless Classic, one of the best.