Old Bones of the River (1938)
Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.
Cast
- Will Hay - Prof. Benjamin Tibbetts
- Moore Marriott - Jerry Harbottle
- Graham Moffatt - Albert Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Old Bones of the River about?
- Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.
- Who directed Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River was directed by Marcel Varnel.
- Who stars in Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt.
- How long is Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River is a Comedy film.
- Where was Old Bones of the River produced?
- Old Bones of the River was produced in United Kingdom.