Ce formidable laitier

Original title: The Early Bird

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6.6/10

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Norman Wisdom in Ce formidable laitier (1965)

Norman is trying to assist the operation of a small, old-fashioned dairy which is being threatened by a larger, modern organization. Norman gives his best attempts to save the dairy, and the usual chaos ensues.

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Farce Comedy

A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.4K

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See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The last film of Jerry Desmonde.

Goofs
At about 14 minutes and 53 seconds into as Pitkin is about to turn the corner of the house to deliver milk. The blue garden fence and drain pipe has no green leaves hanging from the side. Yet when Pitkin turns the corner now the set version. A hanging green plant can be seen on the corner of the fencing adjacent to the house.

Quotes
Mr. Grimsdale: Besides, we're beaten, Pitkin. Consolidated's too big.
Norman Pitkin: Oh. You was at Dunkirk, weren't you, Mr Grimsdale? I wonder what would have happened if you'd given up then.
Mr. Grimsdale: You're right, Pitkin. We'll fight them, to the last half-pint of milk!

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7/10

not the best but still the greatest

now, everyone has their own opinion on movies and the comment above is fair if that is what he thinks, but, to me, this movie is still a great piece of work by the legendary, sir Norman wisdom. i admit, not my fav out of 13 films of his i've seen but its still good firm piece of British comedy which i, being British, am proud of. so, if you have enjoyed other classic movies of his such as one good turn, just my luck, up in the world,girl on the boat, the bulldog breed, follow a star and many, many others,then i suggest you give this a go and judge for yourself. "mr.grimsdale!" classic. i can honestly say, hand on hart, that sir Norman wisdom is a true legend and will always be a favourite actor of mine for the rest of my life.