| The Early Bird | |
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| Directed by | Donovan Pedelty |
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| Produced by | Victor M. Greene |
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| Cinematography | Jim Burger |
| Edited by | Sam Simmonds |
| Music by | Al Bollington |
| Production company | Crusade Films |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 69 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Early Bird is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Donovan Pedelty and starring Richard Hayward, Jimmy Mageean and Charlotte Tedlie.
Production
The film was made at Highbury Studios and in Northern Ireland. It was a quota quickie produced for distribution by the American studio Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by art director George Provis.
Cast
- Richard Hayward as Daniel Duff
- Jimmy Mageean as Charlie Simpson
- Charlotte Tedlie as Mrs. Gordon
- Myrtle Adams as Lizzie
- Nan Cullen as Mrs. Madill
- Elma Hayward as Susan Duff
- Terence Grainger as Archie Macready
- Charles Fagan as Harold Gordon
References
- Chibnall p.289
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
| The films of Donovan Pedelty | |
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