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.

Cast

References

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

Bibliography

  • Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
  • Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
  • Wright, Adrian. Cheer Up!: British Musical Films 1929-1945. The Boydell Press, 2020.


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