Diggers
Nov 05, 1931 · 1h 1m
Director
F.W. ThringOverview
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms between the soldier and waitress as told through the song 'Mademoiselle from Armentieres'.
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About Diggers
What is Diggers about?
Attending a reunion, two Australian ex-servicemen reminisce about their exploits in France during WW1. These include lying in a field hospital where they feigned deafness to extend their recuperation, stealing jars of rum from the Quartermaster and inventing an elaborate ruse to hide them and finally, the night before returning to the front relaxing in a French café where romance blossoms…
When was Diggers released?
Diggers was released on November 5, 1931.
How long is Diggers?
Diggers runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who directed Diggers?
Diggers was directed by F.W. Thring.
Who is in the cast of Diggers?
The cast of Diggers includes Pat Hanna (Chic Williams), George Moon (Joe Mulga), Joe Valli (Corporal McTavish), Norman French (Medical Officer) and Edmund Warrington (Fatty).