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Stars: Sid Field, Margaret Lockwood, Mary Clare | Director: Walter Forde
In wintry 17th century London, a poor barrow boy chances upon lordly protection from Oliver Cromwellโs bullying soldiers.
The grateful wretch is entrusted by his new master with the delivery of a vital letter from the exiled King Charles II in France.
He befriends tavern owner Nell Gwynne and sets off on his mission, but the Roundheads are in hot pursuit...
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Reviews
(1)A pantomime crossed with an Aldwych farce in a period setting. It failed at the time but now seems a brave try, with nice judgment all round. (Halliwellโs)
Film clips
(3)Cardboard Cavalier (1949) opening credits
22nd November, 2007Main title from Cardboard Cavalier (1949).
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Walter Forde
Director / Producer
Director / Producer
Noel Langley
Writer (screenplay)
Writer (screenplay)
Also known as
Cockeyed Cavalier (USA)
Tolle Tage [Great Days] (Germany)
Companies
(2)Production company
General Film Distributors (GFD)
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Distribution company