Diggers (1931)
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
Director: F.W. Thring
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: November 5, 1931
Cast
- Pat Hanna - Chic Williams
- George Moon - Joe Mulga
- Joe Valli - Corporal McTavish
- Norman French - Medical Officer
- Edmund Warrington - Fatty
- Cecil Scott - Bluey
- Guy Hastings - Q.M. Sergeant
Screenplay
- Pat Hanna (Scenario Writer)
- Eric Donaldson (Scenario Writer)
Production: Efftee Film Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
High School Reunion and Comedy
Keywords
reunion
More Films by Director: F.W. Thring
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Diggers about?
- Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
- Who directed Diggers?
- Diggers was directed by F.W. Thring.
- Who stars in Diggers?
- Diggers stars Pat Hanna, George Moon, Joe Valli, Norman French, Edmund Warrington, Cecil Scott.
- How long is Diggers?
- Diggers has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Diggers?
- Diggers is a Comedy film.
- Where was Diggers produced?
- Diggers was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Diggers?
- The themes of Diggers include: High School Reunion and Comedy.