Old Bones of the River (1938)
1938 · Feature film · 86 min · dir. Marcel Varnel
- Comedy
Synopsis
Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars…
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Details
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Studio
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Released
- 1938-12-01
- Running time
- 86 minutes
Cast & crew
Marcel Varnel Director
Will Hay
Moore Marriott
Graham Moffatt
