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The Briggs Family

The Briggs Family

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During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

69 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 September 1940

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

Charley Briggs

Jane Baxter

Jane Baxter

Sylvia Briggs

Mary Clare

Mary Clare

Mrs. Briggs

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Sheila Briggs

Oliver Wakefield

Oliver Wakefield

Ronnie Perch

Lesley Brook

Lesley Brook

Alice

Felix Aylmer

Felix Aylmer

Mr. Sand

Jack Melford

Jack Melford

Jerry Tulse

Austin Trevor

Austin Trevor

John Smith

George Carney

George Carney

George Downing

Muriel George

Muriel George

Mrs. Brokenshaw

Peter Croft

Peter Croft

Bob Briggs

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