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Ask a Policeman

April 29, 1939 1h 23m 7.4/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 1939. Ask a Policeman is a comedy film. directed by Marcel Varnel. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Will Hay, Graham Moffatt, and Moore Marriott

Synopsis

The mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselves involved in the real thing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 29, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (21 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Gainsborough Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ask a Policeman about?

The mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselve...

Who directed Ask a Policeman?

Ask a Policeman was directed by Marcel Varnel.

How long is Ask a Policeman?

Ask a Policeman has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Ask a Policeman released?

Ask a Policeman was released on April 29, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ask a Policeman?

The main cast of Ask a Policeman includes Will Hay, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott, Glennis Lorimer, Peter Gawthorne.