Old Mother Riley Detective
Synopsis
A night watchman is being bludgeoned, as a safe is cracked open in the offices of the District Food Controller. A list of wartime foods to be rationed is stolen, and the police fear gangsters are planning to sell the foods on the black market. As the office charwoman, Old Mother Riley's fingerprints are all over the safe, and she becomes the police's number one suspect. To prove her innocence, Mother Riley turns detective, adopting various methods and disguises to track down the villains.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara K. Emary, Austin Melford, Geoffrey Orme, Arthur Lucan
- Original Score
- Kennedy Russell
- Original Title
- Old Mother Riley Detective
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Barbara K. Emary, Austin Melford, Geoffrey Orme, Arthur Lucan
Kennedy Russell
James Wilson
E.W. White
John Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
John Baxter
Producer
Barbara K. Emary
Writer
E.W. White
Editor
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Austin Melford
Writer
Lance Comfort
Director
Geoffrey Orme
Writer
Arthur Lucan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Mother Riley Detective
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What is Old Mother Riley Detective about?
A night watchman is being bludgeoned, as a safe is cracked open in the offices of the District Food Controller. A list of wartime foods to be rationed is stolen, and the police fear gangsters are planning to sell the foods on the black market. As the office charwoman, Old Mother Riley's fingerprints are all over the safe, and she becomes the police's number one suspect. To prove her innocence, Mother Riley turns detective, adopting various methods and disguises to track down the villains.
Who directed Old Mother Riley Detective?
Old Mother Riley Detective was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Old Mother Riley Detective?
The principal cast of Old Mother Riley Detective includes Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Ivan Brandt, Owen Reynolds, George Street.
When was Old Mother Riley Detective released and how long is it?
Old Mother Riley Detective was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Mother Riley Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Mother Riley Detective was composed by Kennedy Russell.