Hue and Cry - 1947

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.

82min
1947
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Alastair Sim profile pictureAlastair SimFelix H. Wilkinson
Jack Warner profile pictureJack WarnerNightingale
Harry Fowler profile pictureHarry FowlerJoe Kirby
Vida Hope profile pictureVida HopeMrs. Kirby
Bruce Belfrage profile pictureBruce BelfrageB.B.C. Announcer
Grace Arnold profile pictureGrace ArnoldDicky’s Mother
Robin Hughes profile pictureRobin HughesSelwyn Pike
Andrew Sachs profile pictureAndrew SachsSchoolboy (uncredited)
Fred Wood profile pictureFred WoodCongregation Member (uncredited)

About Hue and Cry

Hue and Cry Overview

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.

Age Rating: U
Runtime: 82min

Extra details

Original Title: Hue and Cry
Original Language: English
Directed By: Charles Crichton
Production Companies
Ealing Studios