Smiley

A Smile For Every Freckle On His Face!

NR 1956 · 97 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy

Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.

Directed by Anthony Kimmins · Written by Moore Raymond

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Colin Petersen Smiley Greevins
Bruce Archer Joey
Ralph Richardson Rev. Lambeth
John McCallum Jim Rankin
Chips Rafferty Sgt. Flaxman
Jocelyn Hernfield Miss Workman
Reg Lye Pa Greevins
Margaret Christensen Ma Greevins
Charles Tingwell Mr. Stevens
Marion Johns Mrs. Stevens
Gavin Davies Fred Stevens

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