

The Early Bird
1965-11-30 · 98 min · ★ 7.5
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
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- Directors
- Robert Asher
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- Released
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Norman WisdomNorman Pitkin
Edward ChapmanMr. Thomas Grimsdale
Jerry DesmondeMr. Walter Hunter
Paddie O'NeilMrs. Gladwys Hoskins
Bryan PringleAustin
Richard VernonSir Roger Wedgewood
John Le MesurierColonel Foster
Peter JeffreyFire Chief
Penny MorrellMiss Curry
Frank ThorntonDrunken Doctor
Dandy NicholsWoman Flooded by Milk
Harry LockeCommissionaire
Michael BiltonNervous Man
Imogen HassallMiss CartwrightTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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