17 Apr 1924
Sherlock Jr.
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
The Plank
You'll splinter your sides laughing at this classic of all comedies
A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.
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Tommy Cooper Larger Workman
Eric Sykes Smaller Workman
Jimmy Edwards Policeman
Roy Castle Delivery Man with boxes
Graham Stark Amorous Van Driver
Stratford Johns Station Sergeant
Jim Dale House Painter
Jimmy Tarbuck Barman
Hattie Jacques Woman with Rose
Rex Garner Tourist
Libby Morris Tourist
John Junkin One Eyed Truck Driver
Joan Young Woman in Bus Queue with fur wrap
Barney Gilbraith Paint-covered House Owner
Clovissa Newcombe Girl in Van
Dermot Kelly Milkman
Anna Carteret It's Paint Woman
Thomas Gallagher Man with Beer
Howard Douglas Old Man
Bill Oddie Window Cleaner
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