
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
Bernard Milesas Colonel Barton-Barrington
Niall MacGinnisas Jimmy Bancroft
Ernest Butcheras Tommy Fairchild
Johnnie Schofieldas Sergeant Dawkins
Gordon McLeodas Phillipson (uncredited)
Rosamund Johnas Hazel Broome
Brefni O'Rorkeas Uncle Arthur
Wylie Watsonas Crasker
Grey Blakeas Captain Dawson
Stuart Lathamas Corporal Philpotts
Ian Flemingas Schoolmaster
Vida Hopeas Railway Porter (uncredited)
Lucie Mannheimas Russian Sniper
John Salewas Pickering
Jean Gillieas Nancy Forester
George Carneyas Whimbrel
Marjorie Rhodesas Mrs. Pickering
Katie Johnsonas Miss Pyman