Old Mother Riley in Society (1940)

Old Mother Riley does the laundry for the dancers in the pantomime "Aladdin", where her daughter Kitty works as a chorus girl. Sneaking a peek at the show one day, Mother Riley accidentally pops up through a trap door onto the stage. Accosted by the angry star, Mother Riley’s belligerent responses have the audience in stitches. Outraged, the star walks out, leaving Kitty to take over the leading role, to great success.

Director: John Baxter
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kennedy Russell
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Michael C. Chorlton
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Baxter
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Mother Riley in Society about?
Old Mother Riley does the laundry for the dancers in the pantomime "Aladdin", where her daughter Kitty works as a chorus girl. Sneaking a peek at the show one day, Mother Riley accidentally pops up through a trap door onto the stage. Accosted by the angry star, Mother Riley’s belligerent responses have the audience in stitches. Outraged, the star walks out, leaving Kitty to take over the leading role, to great success.
Who directed Old Mother Riley in Society?
Old Mother Riley in Society was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Old Mother Riley in Society?
Old Mother Riley in Society stars Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, John Stuart, Dennis Wyndham, Minnie Rayner, Athole Stewart.
How long is Old Mother Riley in Society?
Old Mother Riley in Society has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Old Mother Riley in Society?
Old Mother Riley in Society is a Comedy film.
Where was Old Mother Riley in Society produced?
Old Mother Riley in Society was produced in United Kingdom.