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)

William Rose
Screenplay

Jack Lee
Director

Montagu Slater
Novel

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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