Movie Description
Old Mother Riley in Society
(1940)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Baxter
- Producer : John Corfield
- Writer : Austin Melford,Bridget Boland,Barbara K. Emary,Mary Cathcart Borer
- Editor : Michael C. Chorlton
- Cast : Arthur Lucan,Kitty McShane,John Stuart,Dennis Wyndham,Minnie Rayner,Athole Stewart,Charles Victor,Margaret Halstan,Ruth Maitland,Peggy Novak,Diana Beaumont,Cyril Chamberlain,Aubrey Dexter
Cast
Old Mother Riley
Kitty Riley
Tony Morgan
Tug Mulligan
Hotel Washer-Up
Duke
Sir John Morgan
Duchess
Nugent
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Facts
Original TitleOld Mother Riley in Society
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-07-27
Original Language
Runtime 01h 21m
Production CompaniesBritish National Films
Genres
- Comedy
