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Cast
Norman Wisdom
as Norman Pitkin
Edward Chapman
as Mr. Thomas Grimsdale
Jerry Desmonde
as Mr. Walter Hunter
Paddie O'Neil
as Mrs. Gladwys Hoskins
Bryan Pringle
as Austin
Richard Vernon
as Sir Roger Wedgewood
John Le Mesurier
as Colonel Foster
Peter Jeffrey
as Fire Chief
Penny Morrell
as Miss Curry
Marjie Lawrence
as Woman in Negligee
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresComedy
Votes36
DirectorRobert Asher
WritersRobert Asher
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Early Bird
About The Early Bird
Norman Pitkin is the assistant helping to run a small, old fashioned dairy which is threatened by a larger, modern organisation. Pitkin does his best to save the dairy (and his horse) and the usual chaos ensues
Directed by Robert Asher, The Early Bird leans on a strong ensemble — Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jerry Desmonde — 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 1965.
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