A group of misfit soldiers are desperately trying to fiddle themselves some leave. Instead they wrangle a posting to the British Middle-East protectorate of Darawa. Their frustrations and disappointment at landing one of the harshest territories is compensated when they discover a secret passage to the King's harem.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bernard BresslawExcused Boots Bisley | Excused Boots Bisley |
 Michael MedwinCpl. Springer | Cpl. Springer |
 Alfie BassExcused Boots Bisley | Excused Boots Bisley |
 Geoffrey SumnerMajor Upshott-Bagley | Major Upshott-Bagley |
 Charles HawtreyPvt. 'Professor' Hatchett | Pvt. 'Professor' Hatchett |
 Marie DevereuxHarem Girl | Harem Girl |
 Michael BentineFred | Fred |