Old Faithful (film)
Old Faithful is a 1935 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Horace Hodges, Glennis Lorimer and Bruce Lester.[1] 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.
| Old Faithful | |
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| Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
| Produced by | A. George Smith |
| Written by | Kathleen Butler H.F. Maltby |
| Story by | Irving Dennes & Harry Dawes |
| Starring | Horace Hodges Glennis Lorimer Bruce Lester |
Production company | George Smith Enterprises |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures (UK) |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Horace Hodges - Bill Brunning
- Glennis Lorimer - Lucy Brunning
- Bruce Lester - Alf Haines
- Wally Patch - Joe Riley
- Isobel Scaife - Lily
- Muriel George - Martha Brown
- Edward Cooper - Edwards
- William Hartnell - 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".
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