Davy

Jan 2, 1958

1h 23m

★ 5.0

Overview

The Mad Morgans are a family song and dance act touring the British Music Halls. Young Davy is the star of the act but should he stay with his family or strike out on his own ? The last comedy to be produced at Ealing Studios.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Music

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Davy Trailers

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Cast

Davy Morgan

Harry Secombe

Sir Giles Manning

Alexander Knox

Eric

Bill Owen

Tea Lady

Joan Sims

Herbie

Kenneth Connor

Tea Lady

Liz Fraser

Stage Hand (uncredited)

Bernard Cribbins

George

Ron Randell

Uncle Pat

George Relph

Gwen

Susan Shaw

Tim

Peter Frampton

Joanna

Adele Leigh

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