Fighting Stock (1935)
The Aldwych Theater farceurs are at it again in Fighting Stock. The punning title refers to a well-stocked rural fishing stream, which sparks a battle royale between two rival groups of fishermen. Brigadier-General Sir Donald Rowley (Tom Walls) gets involved in the fray when he rents a country cottage with his nephew Sydney (Ralph Lynn). While the nephew pitches woo at the local maidens, General Rowley adopts military tactics to reclaim the stream from village squire Duck (J. Robertson Hare).
Director: Tom Walls
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: April 9, 1935
Cast
- Tom Walls - Brig. Gen. Sir Donald Rowley
- Ralph Lynn - Sydney Rowley
- Robertson Hare - Duck
- Marie Lohr - Mrs. Barbara Rivers
- Herbert Lomas - Murlow
- Lesley Wareing - Eileen Rivers
- Veronica Rose - Diana Rivers
- Hubert Harben - Mr. Rivers
- Margaret Davidge - Mrs. Fenton
- Peggy Simpson - Maid
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Gainsborough Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tom Walls
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fighting Stock about?
- The Aldwych Theater farceurs are at it again in Fighting Stock. The punning title refers to a well-stocked rural fishing stream, which sparks a battle royale between two rival groups of fishermen. Brigadier-General Sir Donald Rowley (Tom Walls) gets involved in the fray when he rents a country cottage with his nephew Sydney (Ralph Lynn). While the nephew pitches woo at the local maidens, General Rowley adopts military tactics to reclaim the stream from village squire Duck (J. Robertson Hare).
- Who directed Fighting Stock?
- Fighting Stock was directed by Tom Walls.
- Who stars in Fighting Stock?
- Fighting Stock stars Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Robertson Hare, Marie Lohr, Herbert Lomas, Lesley Wareing.
- How long is Fighting Stock?
- Fighting Stock has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- Where was Fighting Stock produced?
- Fighting Stock was produced in United Kingdom.