THE GALLLOPING MAJOR (1951) [DVD] - Basil Radford

Retired Major Arthur Hill (Basil Radford) secures backing from 300 racing enthusiasts to buy a valuable racehorse but purchases the wrong one. Persevering, he enters it in the Grand National only for the horse to disappear on the eve of the race, leading to comic frustrations with creditors Hugh Griffith, Joyce Grenfell, Sydney Tafler, Sid James, Alfie Bass. Based on a story by Basil Radford himself.

Starring:

• Basil Radford (Major Arthur Hill)
• Jimmy Hanley (Bill Collins)
• Janette Scott (Susan Hill)
• Hugh Griffith (Harold Temple)
• Joyce Grenfell (Maggie the Waitress)
• Sydney Tafler (Mr. Leon)

Directed by: Henry Cornelius

Technical Details:

• Format: PAL, Regions: 1,2,4
• Audio: Mono / English
• Subtitles: None
• Picture: 1.33:1 / B&W
• Runtime: 82 mins approx
• Discs: 1
• Classification: PG