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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oswald Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Con West
- Original Score
- Percival Mackey
- Original Title
- Jailbirds
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Butcher's Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oswald Mitchell
Con West, Fred Karno, Oswald Mitchell
Percival Mackey
Geoffrey Faithfull
Cecil H. Williamson
F.W. Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Oswald Mitchell
Director
Fred Karno
Writer
Con West
Screenplay
F.W. Baker
Producer
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Cecil H. Williamson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jailbirds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jailbirds about?
Two convicts escape prison and get a job in a bakery. Their attempts to go straight are endangered by a third escaped convict.
Who directed Jailbirds?
Jailbirds was directed by Oswald Mitchell.
Who stars in Jailbirds?
The principal cast of Jailbirds includes Albert Burdon, Shaun Glenville, Charles Hawtrey, Charles Farrell, Lorraine Clewes.
When was Jailbirds released and how long is it?
Jailbirds was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Jailbirds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jailbirds was composed by Percival Mackey.