The Early Bird (1936 film)

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The Early Bird
Directed by Donovan Pedelty
Written by
  • J. McGregor Douglas (play)
  • Donovan Pedelty
Produced byVictor M. Greene
Starring
CinematographyJim Burger
Edited by Sam Simmonds
Music byAl Bollington
Production
company
Crusade Films
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
August 1936
Running time
69 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Early Bird is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Donovan Pedelty and starring Richard Hayward, Jimmy Mageean and Charlotte Tedlie.

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Production

The film was made at Highbury Studios and in Northern Ireland. [1] It was a quota quickie produced for distribution by the American studio Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by art director George Provis.

Cast

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References

  1. Chibnall p.289

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