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Oh, Mr. Porter!

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1937 | 85 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for people who need a good giggle. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 25 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcel Varnel

  • Will HayWilliam Porter
  • Moore MarriottJeremiah Harbottle
  • Graham MoffattAlbert Brown
  • Percy WalshSuperintendent
  • Dave O'ToolePostman
  • Sebastian SmithMr. Trimbletow
  • Agnes LauchlanMrs. Trimbletow
  • Dennis WyndhamGrogan/One Eyed Joe
  • Frederick PiperMr. Leadbetter - Railway Official (uncredited)
  • Frederick LloydOfficial at Ceremony