Cock o' the North | |
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Directed by | Oswald Mitchell Challis Sanderson |
Written by | Oswald Mitchell |
Produced by | Oswald Mitchell |
Starring | George Carney Marie Lohr Eve Lister |
Cinematography | Desmond Dickinson Gerald Gibbs William Luff |
Edited by | Challis Sanderson |
Music by | Horace Sheldon |
Production company | Panther Films |
Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Cock o' the North is a 1935 British comedy drama film directed by Oswald Mitchell and Challis Sanderson and starring George Carney, Marie Lohr and Eve Lister. [1] It was shot at the Cricklewood Studios in London. [2] It was produced for release by Butcher's Film Service. Like many of Butcher's films during the decade, it shares its name with a traditional piece of music. In this case the title refers to the railway engine Cock o' the North.
George Barton, an engine driver is injured in a motor accident and is forced to retire. He is able to find consolation in his wife Mary and son Danny. Meanwhile, his colleagues put on a variety show as a benefit concert for him.