...dopey, Norman Wisdom.
The Early Bird.
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Norman is the gofer and assistant to Mr Grimsdale and between them they run a small milk round
Then the big modern bullying firm (consolidated dairies) from around the corner decide that they want Normans 'patch'. Norman and his horse come under pressure and sabotage as the new milkman tries every trick in the book to ruin Norman's deliveries. This includes 'doping' the horse with drugged apples.
... ...song.
Not as good as some of his other films but still watchable.
Runtime: 98 minutes
Special Features:
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"The Early Bird" features an audio commentary between Norman Wisdom and Robert Ross
English Subtitles.
Total run time: 196 Minutes.
Still as funny today.
Greg. ...
Maximus-Qualitus 29.08.2008
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