Jailbirds is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Albert Burdon, Harry Terry and Charles Farrell.[1] It was based on a theatrical sketch by Fred Karno.[2]
Jailbirds | |
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Directed by | Oswald Mitchell |
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Based on | the famous stage comedy by Fred Karno |
Produced by | F.W. Baker |
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Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
Edited by | Cecil H. Williamson |
Music by | Percival Mackey |
Production company | Butcher's Film Service |
Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service (UK) |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
After escaping from prison two criminals attempt to hide stolen jewels in a loaf of bread. However it accidentally gets sent to the wrong house leading to their ultimate capture.
TV Guide called it "Funnier than most British comedies of the time," and rated it two out of four stars.[3]
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