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Hue and Cry (1947)

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The Film that Begs to Differ

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Crichton
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    Felix H. Wilkinson Alastair Sim
  • Profile picture of Jack Warner
    Nightingale Jack Warner
  • Profile picture of Valerie White
    Rhona Valerie White
  • Profile picture of Jack Lambert
    Ford Jack Lambert
  • Profile picture of Harry Fowler
    Joe Kirby Harry Fowler
  • Profile picture of Joan Dowling
    Clarry Joan Dowling
  • Profile picture of Frederick Piper
    Mr. Kirby Frederick Piper
  • Profile picture of Vida Hope
    Mrs. Kirby Vida Hope

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