Diggers
Originally released in 1931. Diggers is a comedy film. directed by F.W. Thring. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pat Hanna, George Moon, and Joe Valli
Synopsis
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Efftee Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diggers about?
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperati...
Who directed Diggers?
Diggers was directed by F.W. Thring.
How long is Diggers?
Diggers has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Diggers released?
Diggers was released on November 5, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diggers?
The main cast of Diggers includes Pat Hanna, George Moon, Joe Valli, Norman French, Edmund Warrington.