Old Bill and Son
Synopsis
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!
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Morland Graham
Old Bill
John Mills
Young Bill
Mary Clare
Maggie
Renée Houston
Stella Malloy
Rène Ray
Sally
Gus McNaughton
Alf
Ronald Shiner
Bert
Manning Whiley
Chimp
Janine Darcey
Françoise
Roland Culver
Colonel
Donald Stuart
Canuck
Nicholas Phipps
BBC Reporter
Allan Jeayes
Willoughby
Ian Fleming
Club Member (uncredited)
Philip Friend
(uncredited)
Arthur Hambling
Shelter Delivery Man
Edward Lexy
Soldier
Al Millen
Lance Corporal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Dalrymple
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Bairnsfather, Ian Dalrymple
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Old Bill and Son
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Legeran
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Dalrymple
Bruce Bairnsfather, Ian Dalrymple, Derek N. Twist
Richard Addinsell
Georges Périnal
Charles Crichton
Josef Somlo, Harold Boxall
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Dalrymple
Director
Josef Somlo
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Harold Boxall
Producer
Charles Crichton
Editor
Bruce Bairnsfather
Screenplay
Ian Dalrymple
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Bill and Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Old Bill and Son includes Morland Graham, John Mills, Mary Clare, Renée Houston, Rène Ray.
When was Old Bill and Son released and how long is it?
Old Bill and Son was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Bill and Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Bill and Son was composed by Richard Addinsell.