
Tawny Pipit
Tawny Pipit
Release: 1944-04-28·Runtime: 81m·★ 6.2
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
Marjorie Rhodesas Mrs. Pickering
Stuart Lathamas Corporal Philpotts
Katie Johnsonas Miss Pyman
Bernard Milesas Colonel Barton-Barrington
Jean Gillieas Nancy Forester
Wylie Watsonas Crasker
Ernest Butcheras Tommy Fairchild
Grey Blakeas Captain Dawson
George Carneyas Whimbrel
Johnnie Schofieldas Sergeant Dawkins
Ian Flemingas Schoolmaster
Vida Hopeas Railway Porter (uncredited)
Rosamund Johnas Hazel Broome
Lucie Mannheimas Russian Sniper
Gordon McLeodas Phillipson (uncredited)
Niall MacGinnisas Jimmy Bancroft
Brefni O'Rorkeas Uncle Arthur
John Salewas Pickering