[1] The screenplay was by John Antrobus, based on the 1958 William Camp novel Idle on Parade[2][3] which was inspired by Elvis Presley's conscription into the US Army[citation needed].

When a different J. Jackson materialises the platoon takes the opportunity to post Jeep to the Outer Hebrides to remove his disruptive impact from the camp.

[11] The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The theme of a popular performer drafted into the Army strikes a topical note, but it is worked out here along the broadest and most predictable lines.

Anthony Newley works hard against trite material, and apart from isolated bright moments the film is simply a waste of good comedy talent.

[13] In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Makeshift comedy has good pop songs (notably two by Gerry Laudan and Len Preverman) that helped make Newley a star.