When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
The Titfield Thunderbolt
“The Comedy Hit of the Year!”
Overview
When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
Director
Charles Crichton
Status
Released
Production
Michael Balcon Productions, Ealing Studios
Cast
Stanley Holloway
Walter Valentine
George Relph
Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne
George Blakeworth
John Gregson
Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Hugh Griffith
Dan
Gabrielle Brune
Joan Hampton
Sidney James
Harry Hawkins
Reginald Beckwith
Coggett
Edie Martin
Emily
Michael Trubshawe
Ruddock
Jack MacGowran
Vernon Crump
Ewan Roberts
Alec Pearce
Herbert C. Walton
Seth
John Rudling
Clegg
Nancy O'Neil
Mrs. Blakeworth
Campbell Singer
Police Sergeant
Frank Atkinson
Station Sergeant
Wensley Pithey
A Policeman
Harold Alford
Guard
Ted Burbidge
Engine Driver
Frank Green
Fireman
Jack MacGowran
Vernon Crump (as Jack McGowran)
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