Old Faithful (film)
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Old Faithful | |
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Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
Written by | Kathleen Butler H. F. Maltby |
Story by | Irving Dennes & Harry Dawes |
Produced by | A. George Smith |
Starring | Horace Hodges Glennis Lorimer Bruce Lester |
Production company | George Smith Enterprises |
Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures (UK) |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Old Faithful is a 1935 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Horace Hodges, Glennis Lorimer and Bruce Lester.[1]
Synopsis
The screenplay concerns an elderly taxi driver who refuses to give up his old horse, even though his business is being taken by younger drivers using modern cars. His anguish is increased when his daughter plans to marry one of the younger taxi drivers.
Cast
- Horace Hodges as Bill Brunning
- Glennis Lorimer as Lucy Brunning
- Bruce Lester as Alf Haines
- Wally Patch as Joe Riley
- Isobel Scaife as Lily
- Muriel George as Martha Brown
- Edward Cooper as Edwards
- William Hartnell as Minor role
Critical reception
Allmovie called it a "charming comedy";[2] and TV Guide wrote, "Though dated, this retains some moments of charm, thanks to Hodges' wonderful characterization."[3]
References
- ^ "Old Faithful (1935)". Archived from the original on 15 January 2009.
- ^ "Old Faithful (1935) - Maclean Rogers - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie".
- ^ "Old Faithful".
External links
- Old Faithful at IMDb
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