
Alf's Button Afloat
1938, English. Directed by Marcel Varnel.
Alf discovers that one of the buttons on his pyjamas is made from the metal of Aladdin's lamp and that when he cleans it a genie appears.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marcel VarnelDirector
- Bud FlanaganAlf Higgins
- Chesney AllenChes
- Jimmy NervoCecil
- Teddy KnoxTeddy
- Charlie NaughtonCharlie
- Jimmy GoldJimmy
- Alastair SimThe Genie of the Button
- Wally PatchSergt. Hawkins
- Peter GawthroneCapt. Driscol R.N.
- Agnes LauchlanLady Driscol
- Glennis LorimerFrankie Driscol
- James CarneyLieut. Hardy R.M.
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ralph Smart, W.A. Darlington
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What Alf's Button Afloat is based on
Alf's Button Afloat is adapted from a play or musical.
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Alf's Button Afloat: quick answers
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How long is Alf's Button Afloat?
Alf's Button Afloat runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Alf's Button Afloat have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like Alf's Button Afloat?
If you liked Alf's Button Afloat, try The Geisha Boy, The Twelve Chairs, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story.
Who directed Alf's Button Afloat?
Alf's Button Afloat (1938) was directed by Marcel Varnel and stars Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo.
What is Alf's Button Afloat based on?
Alf's Button Afloat is adapted from a play or musical.