Smiley (1956)

A Smile For Every Freckle On His Face!

Smiley (1956) poster

Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.

Director: Anthony Kimmins
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Edward Scaife
Editing: Gerald Turney-Smith
Production: London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, policeman, childhood

More Films by Director: Anthony Kimmins
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smiley about?
Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
Who directed Smiley?
Smiley was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Who stars in Smiley?
Smiley stars Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum, Chips Rafferty, Jocelyn Hernfield.
How long is Smiley?
Smiley has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Smiley?
Smiley is a Comedy film.
Where was Smiley produced?
Smiley was produced in United Kingdom.