Old Mother Riley
1937, English. Directed by Oswald Mitchell.
Old Mother Riley is a British comedy film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Barbara Everest, Patrick Ludlow and Hubert Leslie. Mother Riley and her daughter stop the plans of some disinherited relatives to overturn the terms of a will. It was the first in the Old Mother Riley series of films.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Oswald MitchellDirector
- Arthur LucanOld Mother Riley
- Kitty McShaneKitty Riley
- Barbara EverestMrs. Briggs
- Patrick LudlowEdwin Briggs
- Hubert LeslieCaptain Lawson
- Edith SharpeMatilda Lawson
- Syd CrossleyBriggs’ Butler
- Charles PatonFamily Solicitor
- Charles SewellBishop
- Edgar DriverBill Jones
- Dorothy VernonAggie Sparks
- Zoe WynnKay Stewart
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1937
- Written by
- Con West, John Argyle
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After Old Mother Riley
What comes next in the series.
Old Mother Riley in Paris
1938 · 5.7/10
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Old Mother Riley, MP
Old Mother Riley, MP
1939 · 6.3/10
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Old Mother Riley Joins Up
1939 · 8.5/10
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Old Mother Riley in Society
Old Mother Riley in Society
1940 · 7.7/10
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Old Mother Riley in Business
1941 · 8.0/10
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Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
1941 · 7.0/10
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Old Mother Riley: quick answers
What comes after Old Mother Riley?
Next in the series: Old Mother Riley in Paris (1938), Old Mother Riley, MP (1939), and Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1939).
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How long is Old Mother Riley?
Old Mother Riley runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Old Mother Riley have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Old Mother Riley on?
Old Mother Riley isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Old Mother Riley?
If you liked Old Mother Riley, try Easy Money, Adventures in Public School, The Trouble with Angels.
Who directed Old Mother Riley?
Old Mother Riley (1937) was directed by Oswald Mitchell and stars Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Barbara Everest.