Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937)
Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
Director:
Marcel Varnel
Writers:
J.O.C. Orton, Val Guest, Marriott Edgar.
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Will Hay as William Porter |
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Moore Marriott as Jeremiah Harbottle |
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Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown |
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Percy Walsh as Superintendent |
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Dave O'Toole as Postman |
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Sebastian Smith as Mr Trimbletow |
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Agnes Lauchlan as Mrs Trimbletow |
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Dennis Wyndham as Grogan/One Eyed Joe |
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Frederick Piper as Ledbetter |
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Frederick Lloyd as Minister |
| Writing | Frank Launder | Original Story |
| Directing | Marcel Varnel | Director |
| Writing | J.O.C. Orton | Screenplay |
| Writing | Val Guest | Screenplay |
| Writing | Marriott Edgar | Screenplay |