Old Bill and Son 1941
Old Bill and Son
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!
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!
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Full Cast & Crew... Old Bill
... Young Bill
... Maggie
... Stella Malloy
... Sally
... Alf
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See All 1 Reviews25 Jun 2022 by CinemaSerf
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 Houston all help it make us smile (yes, ok, and cringe a bit sometimes, too). It was based on a cartoon, and the story unfolds for us in a similarly created, episodic style that does it's job.
Release Date:
Mar 01, 1941 (United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 40`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Status:
Released

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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 Houston all help it make us smile (yes, ok, and cringe a bit sometimes, too). It was based on a cartoon, and the story unfolds for us in a similarly created, episodic style that does it's job.
Cast & Crew of
Old Bill and Son
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... Assistant Director
Cast
... Old Bill
... Young Bill
... Maggie
... Stella Malloy
... Sally
... Alf
... Bert
... Chimp
... Françoise
... Colonel
... Canuck
... BBC Reporter
... Willoughby
... Club Member (uncredited)
... (uncredited)
... Shelter Delivery Man
EL
Edward Lexy... Soldier
AM
Al Millen... Lance Corporal
... Pub Customer
PW
Percy Walsh... Gustave
Produced By
JS
Josef Somlo... Producer
... Producer