The Early Bird (1936 film)

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.Chibnall p.289 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

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.

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