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Old Bill and Son (1941)

Movie ★ 6.6 100 min

Comedy War

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!

Ian Dalrymple Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1941
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0032860
Studio
Legeran

Cast

Morland Graham Morland Graham Old Bill John Mills John Mills Young Bill Mary Clare Mary Clare Maggie Renée Houston Renée Houston Stella Malloy Rène Ray Rène Ray Sally Gus McNaughton Gus McNaughton Alf Ronald Shiner Ronald Shiner Bert Manning Whiley Manning Whiley Chimp Janine Darcey Janine Darcey Françoise Roland Culver Roland Culver Colonel Donald Stuart Donald Stuart Canuck Nicholas Phipps Nicholas Phipps BBC Reporter Allan Jeayes Allan Jeayes Willoughby Ian Fleming Ian Fleming Club Member (uncredited) Philip Friend Philip Friend (uncredited) Arthur Hambling Arthur Hambling Shelter Delivery Man Edward Lexy Soldier Al Millen Lance Corporal

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Frequently asked questions

What is Old Bill and Son about?
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!
Who directed Old Bill and Son?
Old Bill and Son was directed by Ian Dalrymple.
Who stars in Old Bill and Son?
Old Bill and Son stars Morland Graham, John Mills, Mary Clare, Renée Houston.
When was Old Bill and Son released?
Old Bill and Son is a 1941 comedy, war film.
Where can I watch Old Bill and Son?
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