Where can I watch Old Bones of the River (1938)?

In US, Old Bones of the River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Old Bones of the River worth watching?

Old Bones of the River holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Old Bones of the River?

Old Bones of the River stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.

When was Old Bones of the River released?

Old Bones of the River was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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Old Bones of the River (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1938, Old Bones of the River is a comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Hay plays Professor Benjamin Tibbetts, representative of the Teaching & Welfare Institution for the Reformation of Pagans (otherwise known as T.W.I.R.P for short), and dedicated to spreading education amongst the natives of colonial Africa. As he arrives (still trying to learn the native language via recordings), Professor Tibbetts is tricked into sneaking a gin still into the country by a local prince. Later, Tibbetts makes his way to Kombooli High, where his students wear Eton collars alongside their native garb and Tibbetts finds himself sporting a mortarboard and safari shorts due to the heat. When the Commissioner falls ill with a dose of malaria, Tibbetts is forced to take over his duties, which include collecting the taxes. Upriver, he finds an old paddlesteamer operated by Harbottle (Moore Marriott) and Albert (Graham Moffatt) and the threesome rescue a baby from death by sacrifice.

Who’s in it. Old Bones of the River stars Will Hay as Prof. Benjamin Tibbetts, Moore Marriott as Jerry Harbottle and Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Old Bones of the River has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Bones of the River page.

If you liked it. Fans of Old Bones of the River tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Old Bones of the River (1938)?: In US, Old Bones of the River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Old Bones of the River worth watching?: Old Bones of the River holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Old Bones of the River?: Old Bones of the River stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
When was Old Bones of the River released?: Old Bones of the River was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.