Cock o' the North (film) explained

Cock o' the North
Director:Oswald Mitchell
Challis Sanderson
Producer:Oswald Mitchell
Starring:George Carney
Marie Lohr
Eve Lister
Music:Horace Sheldon
Cinematography:Desmond Dickinson
Gerald Gibbs
William Luff
Editing:Challis Sanderson
Studio:Panther Films
Distributor:Butcher's Film Service
Runtime: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.

Synopsis

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Wood p.85
  2. Wright p.129