Ask a Policeman
Synopsis
The mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselves involved in the real thing.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
Sergt. Dudfoot
Graham Moffatt
Albert
Moore Marriott
Harbottle
Glennis Lorimer
Emily
Peter Gawthorne
Chief Constable
Charles Oliver
The Squire
Herbert Lomas
Coastguard
Patrick Aherne
Motorist
Cyril Chamberlain
Radio Announcer
Richard Cooper
BBC Commentator
Noel Dainton
Revenue Officer
Desmond Llewelyn
Headless Coachman
Dave O'Toole
Witness
Brian Worth
Broadcasting Engineer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marriott Edgar, Val Guest
- Original Score
- Clive Richardson
- Original Title
- Ask a Policeman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Marriott Edgar, Val Guest, Sidney Gilliat
Clive Richardson
Jack Parry, Derick Williams
R. E. Dearing
Department Leadership Roster
Marriott Edgar
Screenplay
Marcel Varnel
Director
Clive Richardson
Original Music Composer
Val Guest
Screenplay
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Derick Williams
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ask a Policeman
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What is Ask a Policeman about?
The mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselves involved in the real thing.
Who directed Ask a Policeman?
Ask a Policeman was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Ask a Policeman?
The principal cast of Ask a Policeman includes Will Hay, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott, Glennis Lorimer, Peter Gawthorne.
When was Ask a Policeman released and how long is it?
Ask a Policeman was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Ask a Policeman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ask a Policeman was composed by Clive Richardson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ask a Policeman?
Ask a Policeman holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).