Diggers
Synopsis
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F.W. Thring
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Hanna, Eric Donaldson
- Original Title
- Diggers
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Efftee Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F.W. Thring
Pat Hanna, Eric Donaldson
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F.W. Thring
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diggers
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What is Diggers about?
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
Who directed Diggers?
Diggers was directed by F.W. Thring.
Who stars in Diggers?
The principal cast of Diggers includes Pat Hanna, George Moon, Joe Valli, Norman French, Edmund Warrington.
When was Diggers released and how long is it?
Diggers was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.