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01/03/1941 Comedy, War 1h 40m
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Overview

Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!

  1. Ian Dalrymple

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Morland Graham

    Old Bill

  2. John Mills

    Young Bill

  3. Mary Clare

    Maggie

  4. Renée Houston

    Stella Malloy

  5. Rène Ray

    Sally

  6. Gus McNaughton

    Alf

  7. Ronald Shiner

    Bert

  8. Manning Whiley

    Chimp

  9. Janine Darcey

    Françoise

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-25
Made nearer the start WWII, this is a gently predictable comedy vehicle for Morland Graham, Here, he is "Old Bill" a Great War veteran who tries to enlist alongside his son (John Mills), but is told that he is now too old. The story depicts his efforts get himself to France, and once there of his antics to thrive and survive. Mills, meantime, is using all his charm on the gals in the local population - particularly poor "Françoise" (Janine Darcey). It's a wartime morale booster of a film, and ought not to be underestimated for that - Mary Clare, Roland Culver, and a fun comedy turn from Renee...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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