My Old Dutch
“MEET Lil and Bert and all the folks, real understanding, homely people, bringing to a modern age the spirit of Albert Chevalier's immortal song.”
Synopsis
Moving family drama of the life of a working-class Hackney couple over 40 years, inspired by the famous music hall song This moving family drama - with time for some laughs - portrays the life and hardships of a working class Hackney couple over a span of 40 years. Our intrepid couple (wonderfully played by Betty Balfour and Michael Hogan) have to face everything life throws at them with fortitude, from the Great War (a son in the RAF and zeppelin raids) to a raging oil fire during the Great Strike. The inimitable Gordon Harker provides sterling support. The film the couple watch at the cinema is the 1915 version of My Old Dutch, starring Albert Chevalier (writer of the original music hall song) and Florence Turner. As the complete silent film is now believed to be lost, this 1934 version contains the only surviving footage.
Top Cast
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Betty Balfour
Lil
Gordon Harker
Ernie
Bill Shine
Cousin Arry
Frank Pettingell
Uncle Alf
Robert Nainby
Grandpa
Peter Gawthorne
Mr. Paraday
Glennis Lorimer
Valerie Paraday
Mickey Brantford
Jim
Florrie Forde
Aunt Bertha
Finlay Currie
Mo
John Singer
Jim as a child
Vi Kaley
Neighbour (uncredited)
Eric Pavitt
Boy
Michael Hogan
Bert
George Spence
Onlooker in Striped Sweater (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sinclair Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hogan, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Leslie Arliss, Arthur Shirley, Mary Murillo, Marjorie Gaffney
- Original Title
- My Old Dutch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sinclair Hill
Michael Hogan, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Leslie Arliss, Arthur Shirley, Mary Murillo, Marjorie Gaffney
Ivor Montagu
Department Leadership Roster
Berleo
Costume Design
Bryan Edgar Wallace
Writer
Ivor Montagu
Producer
Arthur Shirley
Writer
Mary Murillo
Writer
Marjorie Gaffney
Writer
Sinclair Hill
Director
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What is My Old Dutch about?
Moving family drama of the life of a working-class Hackney couple over 40 years, inspired by the famous music hall song This moving family drama - with time for some laughs - portrays the life and hardships of a working class Hackney couple over a span of 40 years. Our intrepid couple (wonderfully played by Betty Balfour and Michael Hogan) have to face everything life throws at them with fortitude, from the Great War (a son in the RAF and zeppelin raids) to a raging oil fire during the Great Strike. The inimitable Gordon Harker provides sterling support. The film the couple watch at the cinema is the 1915 version of My Old Dutch, starring Albert Chevalier (writer of the original music hall song) and Florence Turner. As the complete silent film is now believed to be lost, this 1934 version contains the only surviving footage.
Who directed My Old Dutch?
My Old Dutch was directed by Sinclair Hill.
Who stars in My Old Dutch?
The principal cast of My Old Dutch includes Betty Balfour, Gordon Harker, Bill Shine, Frank Pettingell, Robert Nainby.
When was My Old Dutch released and how long is it?
My Old Dutch was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.