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Old Bill and Son( 1941)

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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!

    Top Billed Cast

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      Morland Graham

      Old Bill

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      John Mills

      Young Bill

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      Mary Clare

      Maggie

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      Renée Houston

      Stella Malloy

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      Rène Ray

      Sally

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      Gus McNaughton

      Alf

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      Ronald Shiner

      Bert

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      Manning Whiley

      Chimp

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      Janine Darcey

      Françoise

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      Roland Culver

      Colonel

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      Donald Stuart

      Canuck

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      Nicholas Phipps

      BBC Reporter

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      Allan Jeayes

      Willoughby

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      Ian Fleming

      Club Member (uncredited)

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      Philip Friend

      (uncredited)

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      Arthur Hambling

      Shelter Delivery Man

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      Edward Lexy

      Soldier

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      Al Millen

      Lance Corporal

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      Bill Shine

      Pub Customer

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      Percy Walsh

      Gustave

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      John Warwick

      Recruiting Officer

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      Ben Williams

      Policeman

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      George Spence

      Old Soldier (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Jun 25 2022
    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 H...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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