The Rank Collection: Norman Wisdom Double Feature, Vol. 6 - The Early Bird (1965) / Press For Time (1963) (Full Frame)

Price 9.89 - 13.44 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 89859881428


Manufacture Country USA

THE EARLY BIRD: Wisdom"s character works for Grimsdale"s Dairy as a milkman, in competition with Consolidated Dairies, an ever-growing rival company under the management of Walter Hunter (played by Jerry Desmonde). Much of the humor centers on classic slapstick comedy, with Norman encountering various comedic escapades. These include being dragged around Mr. Hunter"s garden by an errant lawnmower and using the fire brigade"s high pressure hosepipes to blast firemen off their ladders, after being called to a suspected fire at Consolidated Dairies" HQ. 98 mins, Color, 1.33:1 / 4x3, 1965, Not Rated PRESS FOR TIME: Norman Shields (Norman Wisdom) is a local newspaper seller in London. He is happy with his current job, but is sent by his grandfather, the Prime Minister (also played by Wisdom), to take up a new job as a newspaper reporter in the fictional seaside town of Tinmouth. 98 mins, B&W, 1.33:1 / 4x3, 1963, Not Rated Bonus Features: Photo Gallery, Commentary for The Early Bird Product Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; RT - 196 minutes; Color & B&W; English Subtitles; Aspect Ratio - 1.33:1 / 4x3; Year - 1965, 1963; SRP - $14.99