The Better 'Ole
Originally released in 1926. The Better 'Ole is a comedy/drama film. directed by Charles Reisner.
Starring Syd Chaplin, Harold Goodwin, and Jack Ackroyd
Synopsis
The adventures of Old Bill and his friends Bert and Alf in the trenches of the first World War.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$449K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.3M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Syd Chaplin
as Private William 'Old Bill' Busby
Harold Goodwin
as Bert Chester - British Secret Service
Jack Ackroyd
as Alfie 'Little Alf'
Edgar Kennedy
as Corporal Austin
Charles K. Gerrard
as Major Russett
Arthur Clayton
as The Colonel (uncredited)
Doris Hill
as Joan (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
as German Officer (uncredited)
Tom Kennedy
as The Blacksmith (uncredited)
Theodore Lorch
as Gaspard (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $449,000
- Revenue
- $1,273,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Better 'Ole about?
The adventures of Old Bill and his friends Bert and Alf in the trenches of the first World War.
Who directed The Better 'Ole?
The Better 'Ole was directed by Charles Reisner.
How long is The Better 'Ole?
The Better 'Ole has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Better 'Ole released?
The Better 'Ole was released on October 23, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Better 'Ole?
The main cast of The Better 'Ole includes Syd Chaplin, Harold Goodwin, Jack Ackroyd, Edgar Kennedy, Charles K. Gerrard.