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Dad Rudd, MP

Dad Rudd, MP

Give him your first vote for FUN!

Genres

Comedy

OverView

Dad Rudd wants the size of a local dam increased for the benefit of local farmers but faces opposition from a wealthy grazier, Henry Webster. When the local Member of Parliament dies, Webster runs for his seat, and Rudd decides to oppose him.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

17 March 1940

Country

Australia

Cast

Bert Bailey

Bert Bailey

Dad Rudd

Fred MacDonald

Fred MacDonald

Dave Rudd

Connie Martyn

Connie Martyn

Mum

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