Oh, Mr. Porter!(1937)
Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
Movie: Oh, Mr. Porter!
Top 10 Billed Cast
William Porter
Jeremiah Harbottle
Albert Brown
Grogan/One Eyed Joe
Ledbetter
Minister
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Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
Release Date
1937-10-05
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7
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