Mr. Drake's Duck
“The hilarious story of the duck that lays ATOMIC eggs!”
Synopsis
Mr. Drake and his wife live a nice, quiet life on their Sussex farm, until one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg made of uranium! When the government finds out about this, the Armed Forces storm onto the farm in a frantic search for the duck responsible.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest
- Original Score
- Bruce Campbell
- Original Title
- Mr. Drake's Duck
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest
Bruce Campbell
Jack E. Cox
Daniel M. Angel, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
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Val Guest
Director
Val Guest
Writer
Daniel M. Angel
Producer
Bruce Campbell
Original Music Composer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Drake's Duck
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What is Mr. Drake's Duck about?
Mr. Drake and his wife live a nice, quiet life on their Sussex farm, until one of their ducks lays a radioactive egg made of uranium! When the government finds out about this, the Armed Forces storm onto the farm in a frantic search for the duck responsible.
Who directed Mr. Drake's Duck?
Mr. Drake's Duck was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Mr. Drake's Duck?
The principal cast of Mr. Drake's Duck includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Yolande Donlan, Jon Pertwee, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Reginald Beckwith.
When was Mr. Drake's Duck released and how long is it?
Mr. Drake's Duck was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Drake's Duck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Drake's Duck was composed by Bruce Campbell.