Old Bones of the River
Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.
TMDB
6.1/10
7 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalU1 Dec 1938
Frequently asked questions
- When was Old Bones of the River released?
- Old Bones of the River was released on 1 December 1938.
- Where can I watch Old Bones of the River online?
- Old Bones of the River is available on Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Old Bones of the River?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Old Bones of the River is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 7 votes.
- Who directed Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River (1938) was directed by Marcel Varnel.
- How long is Old Bones of the River?
- Old Bones of the River runs for 1h 30m.
