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Dry Rot
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Dry Rot

1956-10-31 · 87 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy

Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.

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Directors
Maurice Elvey
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Released

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Ronald ShinerRonald ShinerAlf Tubbe
Brian RixBrian RixFred Phipps
Peggy MountPeggy MountSergeant Fire
Lee PattersonLee PattersonJohn Danby
Sidney JamesSidney JamesFlash Harry
Christian DuvaleixChristian DuvaleixPolignac
Joan SimsJoan SimsBeth Barton
Michael ShepleyMichael ShepleyCol. Henry Wagstaff
Joan HaythorneMrs. Doris Wagstaff
Heather SearsHeather SearsSusan Wagstaff
Miles MallesonMiles MallesonCountry Gentleman
John T. ChapmanClaude
Shirley Anne FieldShirley Anne FieldWaitress in the Three Frogs Cafe

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