The read
It runs a compact 28m.
Synopsis
Classic short British comedy, full of stars, about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion. TV remake of the 1967 short.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric SykesDirector
- Eric SykesWriter
Cast
- Eric SykesTaller Workman
- Arthur LoweShorter Workman
- Lionel BlairPaint-covered House Owner
- Henry CooperBeer drinker
- Harry H. CorbettAmourous Van Driver
- Bernard CribbinsHouse painter
- Robert DorningFork-Lift Truck Driver
- Diana DorsWoman with Rose
- Charlie DrakeDelivery man with cake
- Jimmy EdwardsPoliceman
- Deryck GuylerMilkman
- Charles HawtreyCo-Driver