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