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Once a Jolly Swagman

1949-02-02 Romance 1hr 40m

A factory worke quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.

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Once a Jolly Swagman

Storyline

A factory worke quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.

  • Released
    1949-02-02
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 40m
  • Genre
    Romance, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    0
  • Production
    Wessex Film Productions

Crew

Jack Lee
Director
William Rose
Screenplay
Keywords:
army sports world war ii fame motorcycle race

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Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde
Bill Fox
Bonar Colleano

Bonar Colleano
Tommy Possey
Bill Owen

Bill Owen
Lag Gibbon
Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson
Pat
Thora Hird

Thora Hird
Ma Fox
James Hayter

James Hayter
Pa Fox
Patric Doonan

Patric Doonan
Dick
Moira Lister

Moira Lister
Dotty Liz
Sid James

Sid James
Rowton
Dudley Jones

Dudley Jones
Taffy
Pauline Jameson

Pauline Jameson
Mrs. Lewis
Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack
Duggie
Anthony Oliver

Anthony Oliver
Derek
Russell Waters

Russell Waters
Mr. Pusey
Sandra Dorne

Sandra Dorne
Kay Fox
Stuart Lindsell

Stuart Lindsell
Mr. Yates
Frederick Knight

Frederick Knight
Chick
Michael Kent

Michael Kent
Solicitor
Cyril Chamberlain

Cyril Chamberlain
Reporter
June Bardsley

June Bardsley
W.A.A.F. Flight Sergeant
Jennifer Jayne

Jennifer Jayne
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Edward Judd

Edward Judd
Cheering Crowd Member (uncredited)
Sam Kydd

Sam Kydd
Johnny Briggs (uncredited)
Andrea Lea

Andrea Lea
Guest at Chelsea Party (uncredited)
Miriam Lehmann-Haupt

Miriam Lehmann-Haupt
Guest at Chelsea Party (uncredited)

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Reviews for Once a Jolly Swagman
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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

Aside from the odd rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" - I am unsure as to the reason for the title, but don't be put off - it's about speedway ... read more

Aside from the odd rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" - I am unsure as to the reason for the title, but don't be put off - it's about speedway not swag (or sheep). Dirk Bogarde is at his most alluring as "Bill", a man who gets laid off from his job testing lightbulbs and who takes up the sport of dirt-track speedway. Discovering he has a bit of a penchant for it, he is soon earning £90-a week and but for the intervention of WWII could have been a true champion. After the war, though, his wife "Pat" (Renée Asherson) gives him an ultimatum despite him struggling to get so much as a milk round to make ends meet. Which path will he choose? It's got a strong supporting cast this - James Hayter, Moira Lister, Bill Owen, Sid James, Thora Hird and Bonar Colleano - and there is just enough race action to give us an indication that this was an hugely popular, and pretty dangerous sport that saw crowds of tens of thousands turn up in the hope of some excitement. The romantic shenanigans clutter it up a bit, especially his "Lister" period, but it's predominately quite a well made, fast moving, drama that touches subtly on the lack of opportunities for many a soldier after demobilisation.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Aside from the odd rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" - I am unsure as to the reason for the title, but don't be put off - it's about speedway not swag (or sheep). Dirk Bogarde is at his most alluring as "Bill", a man who gets laid off from hi...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 6

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

Aside from the odd rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" - I am unsure as to the reason for the title, but don't be put off - it's about speedway not swag (or sheep). Dirk Bogarde is at his most alluring as...

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