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'Bobbikins' is a 1959 British comedy film directed by Robert Day and starring Shirley Jones and Max Bygraves. It was made in CinemaScope and released by 20th Century Fox. It was produced by the British subsidiary of 20th Century Fox and shot at Elstree Studios.

Plot



This adventure follows the story of a young navy man, his wife (Shirley Jones) and their baby son, Bobby aka 'Bobbikins.' To his surprise, Dad discovers his son talks, not baby-talk or gibberish but has adult conversations with his father only. Bobbikins learns stock market tips and passes them to his Dad.

After making a killing on the stock market, problems really begin. The dad is presumed mad, the government is after him, and the break down of relations between the young couple ensues. But there is hope.

Cast



* Shirley Jones as Betty Barnaby

* Max Bygraves as Ben Barnaby

* Steven Stocker as Bobbikins Barnaby

* Billie Whitelaw as Lydia Simmons

* Barbara Shelley as Valerie

* Colin Gordon as Dr. Phillips

* Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Luke Parker

* Lionel Jeffries as Gregory Mason

* Charles Carson as Sir Jason Crandall

* Rupert Davies as Jock Fleming

* Noel Hood as Nurse

* David Lodge as Hargreave

* John Welsh as Admiral

* Bill Nagy as Rogers - The Butler

References




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