The Great Game (1930)
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- 1h 19min
- Comedy, Sport
- 27 Mar 1931 (Ireland)
- Movie
Dicky Brown (John Batten) is a young, aspiring footballer who plays for a struggling side, the fictional Manningford Football Club, a team in the midst of a successful cup run. He manages to charm the daughter of the chairman and thus...
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Randle Ayrton | ... |
Mr. Henderson
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Neil Kenyon | ... |
Mr. Jackson
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| Kenneth Kove | ... |
Mr. Bultitude
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A.G. Poulton | ... |
Mr. Franks
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| John Batten | ... |
Dicky Brown
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Jack Cock | ... |
Jim Blake
(as Jack Cock - Millwall F.C.)
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Billy Blyth | ... |
Billy
(as Billy Blyth - Birmingham F.C.)
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Lew Lake | ... |
Tubby
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Wally Patch | ... |
Joe Miller - the Trainer
(as Walter Patch)
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Renee Clama | ... |
Peggy Jackson
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| Rex Harrison | ... |
George
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Directed by
| Jack Raymond | ||
Written by
| Ralph Gilbert Bettison | ... | (story) (as R.G. Bettinson) |
| William Hunter | ... | (original story) |
| John Lees | ... | (original story) |
| W.P. Lipscomb | ... | (scenario) |
| W.P. Lipscomb | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| L'Estrange Fawcett | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Percy Strong | ... | (photography) |
| Basil Emmott | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| G.E. Hardy | ... | cutter |
Art Direction by
| Andrew Mazzei | ... | (as Andrew L. Mazzei) |
Production Management
| L'Estrange Fawcett | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Geoffrey Boothby | ... | assistant director (as G. Boothby) |
Sound Department
| Stan Jolly | ... | sound recordist (as S.A. Jolly) |
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- Gaumont British Distributors (1930) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
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Dicky Brown (John Batten) is a young, aspiring footballer who plays for a struggling side, the fictional Manningford Football Club, a team in the midst of a successful cup run. He manages to charm the daughter of the chairman and thus breaks into the side, and ultimately wins the Cup for his team. Written by zzzorf |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Theatrical movie debut of Sir Rex Harrison (George). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jackson:
Well, if you can't beat this lot after all we do for you there'll be some transfers going at the end of the season - I'll give you my word. See more » |