Dry Rot
1956, English. Directed by Maurice Elvey.
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Maurice ElveyDirector
- Ronald ShinerAlf Tubbe
- Brian RixFred Phipps
- Peggy MountSergeant Fire
- Lee PattersonJohn Danby
- Sidney JamesFlash Harry
- Christian DuvaleixPolignac
- Joan SimsBeth Barton
- Michael ShepleyCol. Henry Wagstaff
- Joan HaythorneMrs. Doris Wagstaff
- Heather SearsSusan Wagstaff
- Miles MallesonCountry Gentleman
- John T. ChapmanClaude
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1956
- Written by
- John T. Chapman
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What Dry Rot is based on
Dry Rot is adapted from a play or musical.
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Dry Rot runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is Dry Rot on?
Dry Rot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 October 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dry Rot?
If you liked Dry Rot, try The Cocoanuts, Fun with Dick and Jane, A Burlesque on Carmen.
Who directed Dry Rot?
Dry Rot (1956) was directed by Maurice Elvey and stars Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, Peggy Mount.
What is Dry Rot based on?
Dry Rot is adapted from a play or musical.