My Old Dutch
MEET Lil and Bert and all the folks, real understanding, homely people, bringing to a modern age the spirit of Albert Chevalier's immortal song.
Moving family drama of the life of a working-class Hackney couple over 40 years, inspired by the famous music hall song This moving family drama - with time for some laughs - portrays the life and hardships of a working class Hackney couple over a span of 40 years. Our intrepid couple (wonderfully played by Betty Balfour and Michael Hogan) have to face everything life throws at them with fortitude, from the Great War (a son in the RAF and zeppelin raids) to a raging oil fire during the Great Strike. The inimitable Gordon Harker provides sterling support. The film the couple watch at the cinema is the 1915 version of My Old Dutch, starring Albert Chevalier (writer of the original music hall song) and Florence Turner. As the complete silent film is now believed to be lost, this 1934 version contains the only surviving footage.
Directed by Sinclair Hill · Written by Michael Hogan
Cast
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Betty Balfour Lil -
Gordon Harker Ernie -
Bill Shine Cousin Arry -
Frank Pettingell Uncle Alf - Robert Nainby Grandpa
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Peter Gawthorne Mr. Paraday - Glennis Lorimer Valerie Paraday
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Mickey Brantford Jim - Florrie Forde Aunt Bertha
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Finlay Currie Mo -
John Singer Jim as a child -
Vi Kaley Neighbour (uncredited)
Make it a double feature
2h 27m together
My Old Dutch
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