Dry Rot (1956)
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: October 31, 1956
Cast
- Ronald Shiner - Alf Tubbe
- Brian Rix - Fred Phipps
- Peggy Mount - Sergeant Fire
- Lee Patterson - John Danby
- Sidney James - Flash Harry
- Christian Duvaleix - Polignac
- Joan Sims - Beth Barton
- Michael Shepley - Col. Henry Wagstaff
- Joan Haythorne - Mrs. Doris Wagstaff
- Heather Sears - Susan Wagstaff
Screenplay
Editing: Gerry Hambling
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
bet, gambling, horse race, country house, con man, based on play or musical, slapstick comedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dry Rot about?
- Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
- Who directed Dry Rot?
- Dry Rot was directed by Maurice Elvey.
- Who stars in Dry Rot?
- Dry Rot stars Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, Peggy Mount, Lee Patterson, Sidney James, Christian Duvaleix.
- How long is Dry Rot?
- Dry Rot has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Dry Rot?
- Dry Rot is a Comedy film.
- What are the themes of Dry Rot?
- The themes of Dry Rot include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.