The Early Bird
1965, English. Directed by Robert Asher.
His Latest and Funniest and First Time in Colour
Norman Pitkin is the assistant helping to run a small, old fashioned dairy which is threatened by a larger, modern organisation. Pitkin does his best to save the dairy (and his horse) and the usual chaos ensues
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert AsherDirector
- Norman WisdomNorman Pitkin
- Edward ChapmanMr. Thomas Grimsdale
- Jerry DesmondeMr. Walter Hunter
- Paddie O'NeilMrs. Gladwys Hoskins
- Bryan PringleAustin
- Richard VernonSir Roger Wedgewood
- John Le MesurierColonel Foster
- Peter JeffreyFire Chief
- Penny MorrellMiss Curry
- Marjie LawrenceWoman in Negligee
- Frank ThorntonDrunken Doctor
- Dandy NicholsWoman Flooded by Milk
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Early Bird runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Early Bird isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1965. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Early Bird?
If you liked The Early Bird, try Who's Minding the Store?, Arctic Dogs, Adventures in Public School.
Who directed The Early Bird?
The Early Bird (1965) was directed by Robert Asher and stars Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jerry Desmonde.