Movie

Old Bones of the River

★ 6.1(7)19381h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Marcel Varnel
Release date: 1938-12-01
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Gainsborough Pictures

About Old Bones of the River

Old Bones of the River is a 1938 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Marcel Varnel, starring Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Old Bones of the River in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.

Cast

Will Hay

Prof. Benjamin Tibbetts

Moore Marriott

Jerry Harbottle

Graham Moffatt

Albert Brown

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Old Bones of the River in Germany?+

Old Bones of the River is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Old Bones of the River on Netflix?+

Old Bones of the River is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Old Bones of the River?+

Old Bones of the River has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Old Bones of the River?+

Old Bones of the River stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.

When did Old Bones of the River come out?+

Old Bones of the River is a 1938 movie directed by Marcel Varnel.

What genre is Old Bones of the River?+

Old Bones of the River is Comedy film.

Who directed Old Bones of the River?+

Old Bones of the River was directed by Marcel Varnel.