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!
Morland Graham
Old Bill
John Mills
Young Bill
Mary Clare
Maggie
Renée Houston
Stella Malloy
Rène Ray
Sally
Gus McNaughton
Alf
Ronald Shiner
Bert
Manning Whiley
Chimp
Janine Darcey
Françoise
Roland Culver
Colonel
Donald Stuart
Canuck
Nicholas Phipps
BBC Reporter
Allan Jeayes
Willoughby
Ian Fleming
Club Member (uncredited)
Philip Friend
(uncredited)
Arthur Hambling
Shelter Delivery Man
Edward Lexy
Soldier
Al Millen
Lance Corporal
Bill Shine
Pub Customer
Percy Walsh
Gustave
John Warwick
Recruiting Officer
Ben Williams
Policeman
George Spence
Old Soldier (uncredited)
Director, Screenplay
Ian Dalrymple
Screenplay
Bruce Bairnsfather
Writers' Assistant
Derek N. Twist
June 25, 2022
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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.
Status:
Released
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Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00