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Jailbirds (1940 film)

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Wikipedia article




'Jailbirds' is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Albert Burdon, Harry Terry and Charles Farrell. It was based on a theatrical sketch by Fred Karno.

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.

References




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