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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
Directed by	Oswald Mitchell
Written by	Con West (screenplay) Oswald Mitchell (scenario)
Based on	the famous stage comedy by Fred Karno
Produced by	F.W. Baker
Starring	Harry Terry Albert Burdon Shaun Glenville
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)
Release date	February 1940 (1940-02) (UK)
Running time	73 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Plot summary

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.

Cast

• Albert Burdon - Bill Smith
• Harry Terry - Narky
• Shaun Glenville - Col. Pepper
• Charles Farrell - Spike Nelson
• Charles Hawtrey - Nick
• Lorraine Clewes - Mary Smith
• Sylvia Coleridge - Mrs. Smith
• Cyril Chamberlain - Bob
• Nat Mills - Mr. Popodopoulos
• Bobbie MacCauley - Mrs. Popodopoulos

Critical reception

TV Guide called it "Funnier than most British comedies of the time," and rated it two out of four stars.[3]

References

External links

• Jailbirds at IMDb

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