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{{Infobox film
| name = Owd Bob
| name = Owd Bob
| image = "Owd_Bob"_(1938).jpg
| image = "Owd_Bob"_(1938).jpg
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| caption = Original trade ad
| caption = Original trade ad
| director = [[Robert Stevenson (director)|Robert Stevenson]]
| director = [[Robert Stevenson (director)|Robert Stevenson]]
| writer = J.B. Williams<br>[[Michael Hogan (screenwriter)|Michael Hogan]]
| writer = J.B. Williams<br>[[Michael Hogan (screenwriter)|Michael Hogan]]
| based on = the novel [[Owd Bob|Owd Bob: The Grey Dog of Kenmuir]] by [[Alfred Ollivant (writer)|Alfred Ollivant]]
| based_on = the novel [[Owd Bob|Owd Bob: The Grey Dog of Kenmuir]] by [[Alfred Ollivant (writer)|Alfred Ollivant]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Will Fyffe]]
| starring = [[Will Fyffe]]
| music = [[Charles Williams (composer)|Charles Williams]] (uncredited)
| music = [[Charles Williams (composer)|Charles Williams]] (uncredited)
| cinematography = [[Jack E. Cox]]
| cinematography = [[Jack E. Cox]]
| editing = [[R.E. Dearing]]
| editing = [[R.E. Dearing]]
| studio = [[Gainsborough Pictures]]
| studio = [[Gainsborough Pictures]]
| distributor = [[General Film Distributors]] (UK)
| distributor = [[General Film Distributors]] (UK)
| released = 26 January 1938 (London) (UK)<br>12 April 1938 (U.S.A.)
| released = {{Film date|1938|01|26|London|df=y}}
| runtime = 78 min.
| runtime = 78 min.
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
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'''''Owd Bob''''' is a 1938 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Robert Stevenson (director)|Robert Stevenson]]. It stars [[Will Fyffe]] and [[John Loder (actor)|John Loder]].<ref>http://allmovie.com/work/to-the-victor-132575</ref> It was known as ''To the Victor'' in the U.S.<ref>http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/93481/To-the-Victor/</ref> It was based on the novel [[Owd Bob]], previously [[Owd Bob (1924 film)|filmed in 1924]].<ref>http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b274322</ref>
'''''Owd Bob''''' is a 1938 British [[drama film]] directed by [[Robert Stevenson (director)|Robert Stevenson]]. It stars [[Will Fyffe]] and [[John Loder (actor)|John Loder]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://allmovie.com/work/to-the-victor-132575|title=To the Victor (1938) - Robert Stevenson - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie|author=Hal Erickson|work=AllMovie}}</ref> The film was released as '''''To the Victor''''' in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/93481/To-the-Victor/|title=To the Victor (1938) - Overview - TCM.com|work=Turner Classic Movies}}</ref> It was based on the 1898 novel ''[[Owd Bob]]'', previously [[Owd Bob (1924 film)|filmed in 1924]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b274322|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809091959/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b274322|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 August 2016|title=Owd Bob (1924)|work=BFI}}</ref>


==Partial cast==
==Cast==
*[[Will Fyffe]] as Adam McAdam
*[[Will Fyffe]] as Adam McAdam
*[[John Loder (actor)|John Loder]] as David Moore
*[[John Loder (actor)|John Loder]] as David Moore
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*[[Moore Marriott]] as Samuel
*[[Moore Marriott]] as Samuel
* [[Elliott Mason]] as Mrs. Winthrop
* [[Elliott Mason]] as Mrs. Winthrop
* [[Leonard Sharp]] as Bookmakers Assistant
* [[Leonard Sharp (actor)|Leonard Sharp]] as Bookmakers Assistant
*[[A. Bromley Davenport]] as Mr Parker, Magistrate
*[[H.F. Maltby]] as Sergeant Walter Musgrave
*[[Edmond Breon]] as Lord Meredale
*[[Wally Patch]] as Unlucky Joe, Bookmaker
*[[Alf Goddard]] as Barry Davis, Bookmaker

==Production==
It was an early role for Margaret Lockwood.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "it is an affectionate film, simple as a shepherd's life, and it is an admirable film, gaited to the remarkably adept performance of Will Fyffe as the likable old curmudgeon, McAdam. Mr. Fyffe's McAdam fits snugly into the mental dossier we have been compiling under the heading, "great performances." Such a treacherous old rascal, such an old reprobate, such a wicked-eyed old hypocrite, such a beloved old rip has not been seen hereabouts for many a moon. Such a terribly amusing old boy!...We found it a thoroughly delightful picture, true to its background and true to its author...In short, we enjoyed the picture for the simple and kindly offering it is, and we feel that you will, too—especially if you've a pup about the house." <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F00EFDC1731E03ABC4B52DFB2668383629EDE</ref>
''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "it is an affectionate film, simple as a shepherd's life, and it is an admirable film, gaited to the remarkably adept performance of Will Fyffe as the likable old curmudgeon, McAdam. Mr. Fyffe's McAdam fits snugly into the mental dossier we have been compiling under the heading, "great performances." Such a treacherous old rascal, such an old reprobate, such a wicked-eyed old hypocrite, such a beloved old rip has not been seen hereabouts for many a moon. Such a terribly amusing old boy!...We found it a thoroughly delightful picture, true to its background and true to its author...In short, we enjoyed the picture for the simple and kindly offering it is, and we feel that you will, too—especially if you've a pup about the house."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F00EFDC1731E03ABC4B52DFB2668383629EDE|title = Movie Reviews|newspaper = The New York Times|date = 5 November 2021}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{imdb title|id=0030546|title=Owd Bob}}
*{{IMDb title|0030546}}
*[http://www.britmovie.co.uk/films/Owd-Bob ''Owd Bob''] at Britmovie
*[http://www.britmovie.co.uk/films/Owd-Bob ''Owd Bob''] at Britmovie
*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/93481/To-the-Victor/ ''Owd Bob''] at [[TCMDB]]
*[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/93481/To-the-Victor/ ''Owd Bob''] at [[TCMDB]]
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 21 August 2024

Owd Bob
Original trade ad
Directed byRobert Stevenson
Written byJ.B. Williams
Michael Hogan
Based onthe novel Owd Bob: The Grey Dog of Kenmuir by Alfred Ollivant
StarringWill Fyffe
CinematographyJack E. Cox
Edited byR.E. Dearing
Music byCharles Williams (uncredited)
Production
company
Distributed byGeneral Film Distributors (UK)
Release date
  • 26 January 1938 (1938-01-26) (London)
Running time
78 min.
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Owd Bob is a 1938 British drama film directed by Robert Stevenson. It stars Will Fyffe and John Loder.[1] The film was released as To the Victor in the United States.[2] It was based on the 1898 novel Owd Bob, previously filmed in 1924.[3]

Cast

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Production

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It was an early role for Margaret Lockwood.

Critical reception

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The New York Times wrote, "it is an affectionate film, simple as a shepherd's life, and it is an admirable film, gaited to the remarkably adept performance of Will Fyffe as the likable old curmudgeon, McAdam. Mr. Fyffe's McAdam fits snugly into the mental dossier we have been compiling under the heading, "great performances." Such a treacherous old rascal, such an old reprobate, such a wicked-eyed old hypocrite, such a beloved old rip has not been seen hereabouts for many a moon. Such a terribly amusing old boy!...We found it a thoroughly delightful picture, true to its background and true to its author...In short, we enjoyed the picture for the simple and kindly offering it is, and we feel that you will, too—especially if you've a pup about the house."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Hal Erickson. "To the Victor (1938) - Robert Stevenson - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  2. ^ "To the Victor (1938) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
  3. ^ "Owd Bob (1924)". BFI. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Movie Reviews". The New York Times. 5 November 2021.
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