Band Waggon
Synopsis
A gang of spies held up in a haunted castle gives this team of celebrated British wireless comedians plenty of scope for laughs.
Top Cast
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Arthur Askey
Arthur Askey
Richard Murdoch
Stinker Murdoch
Peter Gawthorne
Claude Pilkington
Jack Hylton
Self - Bandleader (uncredited)
Pat Kirkwood
Pat
Moore Marriott
Jasper
Donald Calthrop
Hobday
Wally Patch
Commisssionaire
Bernard Miles
Saboteur (uncredited)
Bruce Trent
Self
Freddy Schweitzer
Self - Accordian Player
C.H. Middleton
Self
Jasmine Bligh
Self
Jonah Barrington
Self
Paul Holt
Self
Richard Coke
(uncredited)
Gordon Court
(uncredited)
Noel Dainton
Saboteur (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- John Watt
- Original Title
- Band Waggon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
John Watt
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
John Watt
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Band Waggon
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What is Band Waggon about?
A gang of spies held up in a haunted castle gives this team of celebrated British wireless comedians plenty of scope for laughs.
Who directed Band Waggon?
Band Waggon was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Band Waggon?
The principal cast of Band Waggon includes Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Peter Gawthorne, Jack Hylton, Pat Kirkwood.
When was Band Waggon released and how long is it?
Band Waggon was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.