Hue and Cry

(1947)Directed by Charles Crichton82 minComedy, Crime, Adventure
The Film that Begs to Differ

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.

Alastair Simas Felix H. Wilkinson
Jack Warneras Nightingale
Harry Fowleras Joe Kirby
Douglas Barras Alec
Ian Dawsonas Norman
Gerald Foxas Dicky
David Simpsonas Arthur
Albert Hughesas Wally
John Hudsonas Stan
David Knoxas Dusty
Jeffrey Sirettas Bill
James Crabbeas Terry
Joan Dowlingas Clarry
Frederick Piperas Mr. Kirby
Vida Hopeas Mrs. Kirby
Heather Delaineas Dorrie Kirby
Paul Demelas Jago
Alec Finteras Det.-Sgt. Fothergill
Bruce Belfrageas B.B.C. Announcer
Grace Arnoldas Dicky’s Mother