Oh, Mr. Porter!
Synopsis
Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
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Will Hay
William Porter
Moore Marriott
Jeremiah Harbottle
Graham Moffatt
Albert Brown
Percy Walsh
Superintendent
Dave O'Toole
Postman
Sebastian Smith
Mr. Trimbletow
Agnes Lauchlan
Mrs. Trimbletow
Dennis Wyndham
Grogan/One Eyed Joe
Frederick Piper
Mr. Leadbetter - Railway Official (uncredited)
Frederick Lloyd
Official at Ceremony
Beatrice Varley
Barney's Bar Landlady
Frank Atkinson
Irate Irishman in Barney's Bar
Wilson Coleman
Minister of Public Communications
Bryan Herbert
Express Train Guard
Harry Hutchinson
Signalman (uncredited)
Charles Rolfe
Express Train Driver (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest, J.O.C. Orton, Marriott Edgar
- Original Title
- Oh, Mr. Porter!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Val Guest, J.O.C. Orton, Marriott Edgar, Frank Launder
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
Val Guest
Screenplay
J.O.C. Orton
Screenplay
Marriott Edgar
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Oh, Mr. Porter! about?
Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
Who directed Oh, Mr. Porter!?
Oh, Mr. Porter! was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Oh, Mr. Porter!?
The principal cast of Oh, Mr. Porter! includes Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Percy Walsh, Dave O'Toole.
When was Oh, Mr. Porter! released and how long is it?
Oh, Mr. Porter! was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, Mr. Porter!?
Oh, Mr. Porter! holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).