Old Bones of the River
Synopsis
Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Original Title
- Old Bones of the River
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Alfred Roome
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
Alfred Roome
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Old Bones of the River about?
Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.
Who directed Old Bones of the River?
Old Bones of the River was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Old Bones of the River?
The principal cast of Old Bones of the River includes Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt.
When was Old Bones of the River released and how long is it?
Old Bones of the River was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Old Bones of the River?
Old Bones of the River holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).