Bless 'em all (1949)
AWOL for more than half a century, but now back on parade, this cheery army comedy is a showcase for variety star Hal Monty and a young Max Bygraves. Missing in action for many years, this raucous comedy of army life, which looks back on the latter days of WWII, is a slam-bang showcase for the boisterous variety antics of comedian Hal Monty, seen here in his heyday performing rough and ready slapstick sketches aplenty. He’s accompanied by regular foil Les Ritchie, as his uptight sergeant, and comical crooner Max Bygraves, in his screen debut.
Director: Robert Jordan Hill
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: July 11, 1949
Cast
- Hal Monty - Skimpy Carter
- Max Bygraves - Tommy Anderson
Screenplay
Cinematography: S.D. Onions
Editing: Robert Jordan Hill
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Jordan Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bless 'em all about?
- AWOL for more than half a century, but now back on parade, this cheery army comedy is a showcase for variety star Hal Monty and a young Max Bygraves. Missing in action for many years, this raucous comedy of army life, which looks back on the latter days of WWII, is a slam-bang showcase for the boisterous variety antics of comedian Hal Monty, seen here in his heyday performing rough and ready slapstick sketches aplenty. He’s accompanied by regular foil Les Ritchie, as his uptight sergeant, and comical crooner Max Bygraves, in his screen debut.
- Who directed Bless 'em all?
- Bless 'em all was directed by Robert Jordan Hill.
- Who stars in Bless 'em all?
- Bless 'em all stars Hal Monty, Max Bygraves.
- How long is Bless 'em all?
- Bless 'em all has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Bless 'em all?
- Bless 'em all is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was Bless 'em all produced?
- Bless 'em all was produced in United Kingdom.