Band Waggon(1940)
Band Waggon Synopsis
A gang of spies held up in a haunted castle gives this team of celebrated British wireless comedians plenty of scope for laughs.
Band Waggon (1940) is a comedy and music film directed by Marcel Varnel, released on March 23, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Peter Gawthorne and Jack Hylton. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Varnel
- Writers:
- John Watt
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures, Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Band Waggon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arthur Askey
as Arthur Askey
Richard Murdoch
as Stinker Murdoch
Peter Gawthorne
as Claude Pilkington
Jack Hylton
as Self - Bandleader (uncredited)
Pat Kirkwood
as Pat
Moore Marriott
as Jasper
Donald Calthrop
as Hobday
Wally Patch
as Commisssionaire
Bernard Miles
as Saboteur (uncredited)
- Bruce Trent
Bruce Trent
as Self
- Freddy Schweitzer
Freddy Schweitzer
as Self - Accordian Player
- C.H. Middleton
C.H. Middleton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Varnel, written by John Watt.
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Band Waggon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Band Waggon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Band Waggon online?
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Band Waggon (1940) is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Band Waggon?
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The main cast of Band Waggon (1940) includes Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch, Peter Gawthorne, Jack Hylton and Pat Kirkwood. The film was directed by Marcel Varnel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Band Waggon released?
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Band Waggon was released on March 23, 1940 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Band Waggon worth watching?
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Band Waggon (1940) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.