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My Learned Friend
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Title: My Learned Friend

Release Date: 25 Oct 1943

Runtime: 1h 14m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Ealing Studios

Production Companies: Ealing Studios

Overview: An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and co-opts Claude Hulbert to try and stop him from meeting a grisly end.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6 (15 votes)

Cast

  • William Fitch: Will Hay
  • Claude Babbington: Claude Hulbert
  • Grimshaw: Mervyn Johns
  • Sir Norman: Laurence Hanray
  • Magistrate: Aubrey Mallalieu
  • 'Safety' Wilson: Charles Victor
  • Ferris: Ernest Thesiger
  • 'Basher' Blake: Eddie Phillips
  • Barman: Leslie Harcourt
  • Dr. Scudamore: G.H. Mulcaster
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