My Old Dutch(1934)
MEET Lil and Bert and all the folks, real understanding, homely people, bringing to a modern age the spirit of Albert Chevalier's immortal song.
My Old Dutch Synopsis
Moving family drama of the life of a working-class Hackney couple over 40 years, inspired by the famous music hall song This moving family drama - with time for some laughs - portrays the life and hardships of a working class Hackney couple over a span of 40 years. Our intrepid couple (wonderfully played by Betty Balfour and Michael Hogan) have to face everything life throws at them with fortitude, from the Great War (a son in the RAF and zeppelin raids) to a raging oil fire during the Great Strike. The inimitable Gordon Harker provides sterling support. The film the couple watch at the cinema is the 1915 version of My Old Dutch, starring Albert Chevalier (writer of the original music hall song) and Florence Turner. As the complete silent film is now believed to be lost, this 1934 version contains the only surviving footage.
My Old Dutch (1934) is a drama film directed by Sinclair Hill, released on October 1, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Betty Balfour, Gordon Harker, Bill Shine and Frank Pettingell. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sinclair Hill
- Writers:
- Michael Hogan, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Leslie Arliss
- Producers:
- Ivor Montagu
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Status:
- Released
My Old Dutch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Betty Balfour
as Lil
Gordon Harker
as Ernie
Bill Shine
as Cousin Arry
Frank Pettingell
as Uncle Alf
- Robert Nainby
Robert Nainby
as Grandpa
Peter Gawthorne
as Mr. Paraday
- Glennis Lorimer
Glennis Lorimer
as Valerie Paraday
Mickey Brantford
as Jim
- Florrie Forde
Florrie Forde
as Aunt Bertha
Finlay Currie
as Mo
John Singer
as Jim as a child
Vi Kaley
as Neighbour (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sinclair Hill, written by Michael Hogan, Bryan Edgar Wallace and Leslie Arliss, produced by Ivor Montagu.
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My Old Dutch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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My Old Dutch – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in My Old Dutch?
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The main cast of My Old Dutch (1934) includes Betty Balfour, Gordon Harker, Bill Shine, Frank Pettingell and Robert Nainby. The film was directed by Sinclair Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Old Dutch released?
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My Old Dutch was released on October 1, 1934 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is My Old Dutch worth watching?
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My Old Dutch (1934) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.