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