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Release Year1938
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorKen G. Hall
WritersKen G. Hall
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDad and Dave Come to Town
About Dad and Dave Come to Town
Dad and Dave Come to Town is a 1938 Australian comedy film directed by Ken G. Hall, the third in the 'Dad and Dave' comedy series starring Bert Bailey. It was the feature film debut of Peter Finch
Directed by Ken G. Hall, Dad and Dave Come to Town leans on a strong ensemble — Bert Bailey, Fred MacDonald, Ann Richards — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1938.
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