
Tawny Pipit
Tawny Pipit
Release: 1944-04-28·Runtime: 81m·★ 6.5
Drama
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
Cast
John Salewas Pickering
Marjorie Rhodesas Mrs. Pickering
Lucie Mannheimas Russian Sniper
Brefni O'Rorkeas Uncle Arthur
Wylie Watsonas Crasker
Grey Blakeas Captain Dawson
Ian Flemingas Schoolmaster
Katie Johnsonas Miss Pyman
Rosamund Johnas Hazel Broome
Johnnie Schofieldas Sergeant Dawkins
Vida Hopeas Railway Porter (uncredited)
Gordon McLeodas Phillipson (uncredited)
Bernard Milesas Colonel Barton-Barrington
Niall MacGinnisas Jimmy Bancroft
Jean Gillieas Nancy Forester
George Carneyas Whimbrel
Ernest Butcheras Tommy Fairchild
Stuart Lathamas Corporal Philpotts