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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This Movie Is About.
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
Jack Lee
Director
Montagu Slater
Writer
Patric Doonan
Dick
William Rose
Writer
Moira Lister
Dotty Liz
Cliff Gordon
Writer
Sid James
Rowton
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Dudley Jones
Taffy
Bernard Stevens
Composer
Pauline Jameson
Mrs. Lewis
Cyril Cusack
Duggie
Anthony Oliver
Derek
Russell Waters
Mr. Pusey
Sandra Dorne
Kay Fox
Stuart Lindsell
Mr. Yates
Frederick Knight
Chick
Michael Kent
Solicitor
Cyril Chamberlain
Reporter
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)
Max Rosher
Still Photographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 2, 1949
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Wiki.
Once a Jolly Swagman is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time. It was released in the U.S. as Maniacs on Wheels.
The film is based on the 1946 novel by Montagu Slater.The title of the film refers to the first line of the Australian song "Waltzing Matilda".
Director Jack Lee later said he enjoyed making the film "because it was physical, there was action and I had good actors."