Old Soldiers Never Die

1931 film

  • 25 February 1931 (1931-02-25)
Running time
58 minutesCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglish

Old Soldiers Never Die is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Monty Banks and starring Leslie Fuller, Molly Lamont and Alf Goddard. It was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures.[1] It was produced as a quota quickie for release as a second feature.[2]

Cast

  • Leslie Fuller as Bill Smith
  • Max Nesbitt as Sam Silverstein
  • Alf Goddard as Sergeant
  • Molly Lamont as Ada
  • Mamie Holland as Jane
  • Wellington Briggs as Colonel
  • Wilfred Shine as Padre
  • Nigel Barrie as Doctor
  • Harry Nesbitt as Harry Silverstein
  • Hal Gordon as Recruit

References

  1. ^ Wood p.69
  2. ^ Chibnall p.262

Bibliography

  • Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth 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.
  • Old Soldiers Never Die at IMDb
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