Movie

Oh, Mr. Porter!

Released: October 5, 1937 (1937)

Runtime: 85 minutes

Genres: Comedy

Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Sebastian Smith as Mr Trimbletow
Age at release: 68
Frederick Lloyd as Minister
Age at release: 57
Moore Marriott as Jeremiah Harbottle
Age at release: 52
Dennis Wyndham as Grogan/One Eyed Joe
Age at release: 50
Percy Walsh as Superintendent
Age at release: 49
Will Hay as William Porter
Age at release: 48
Frederick Piper as Ledbetter
Age at release: 35
Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown
Age at release: 17
Dave O'Toole as Postman
Age at release: Unknown
Agnes Lauchlan as Mrs Trimbletow
Age at release: Unknown