Once a Jolly Swagman (1949)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 2, 1949Release Date
Once a Jolly Swagman (1949)
1h 40m
Running Time
February 2, 1949Release Date
Plot.
A factory worke quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.
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Cast & Crew.
Dirk Bogarde
Bill Fox
Bonar Colleano
Tommy Possey
Bill Owen
Lag Gibbon
Renée Asherson
Pat
Thora Hird
Ma Fox
James Hayter
Pa Fox
Patric Doonan
Dick
Moira Lister
Dotty Liz
Sid James
Rowton
Dudley Jones
Taffy
Pauline Jameson
Mrs. Lewis
Cyril Cusack
Duggie
Anthony Oliver
Derek
Russell Waters
Mr. Pusey
Sandra Dorne
Kay Fox
Stuart Lindsell
Mr. Yates
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Frederick Knight
Chick
Michael Kent
Solicitor
Cyril Chamberlain
Reporter
H.E. Fowle
Cinematographer
Jack Harris
Editor
June Bardsley
W.A.A.F. Flight Sergeant
Jennifer Jayne
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Edward Judd
Cheering Crowd Member (uncredited)
Sam Kydd
Johnny Briggs (uncredited)
Andrea Lea
Guest at Chelsea Party (uncredited)
Miriam Lehmann-Haupt
Guest at Chelsea Party (uncredited)
Jack Lee
Director
Montagu Slater
Novel
William Rose
Screenplay
Cliff Gordon
Additional Dialogue
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 2, 1949
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
world war ii
sport
army
fame
motorcycle
race
Wiki.
Once a Jolly Swagman (U.S. title: Maniacs on Wheels) is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It was written by William Rose and Jack Lee, based on the 1944 novel of the same title by Montagu Slater.
It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time.
The title of the film refers to the first line of the Australian song "Waltzing Matilda".
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