richardchatten Review of Old Bill and Son

Old Bill and Son (1941)

I expect it seemed like a good idea at the time...

[2/10 · 2 February 2020]

Reviving Bruce Bairnsfeather's beloved cartoon character from the Great War probably seemed a good idea when war broke out again. But it only too obviously demonstrates how naive the feature films were early in the war when the authorities obviously expected a reprise of the last war, taking place again in France.

Despite being released in 1941 no mention is made of Dunkirk; and the final close-up goes to John Mills as the son rather than Morland Graham as Old Bill.