Jailbirds (1940 film)


Jailbirds is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Albert Burdon, Harry Terry and Charles Farrell. It was based on a theatrical sketch by Fred Karno.

Plot summary

After escaping from prison two criminals attempt to hide stolen jewels in a loaf of bread. However it accidentally gets sent to the wrong house leading to their ultimate capture.

Cast

TV Guide called it "Funnier than most British comedies of the time," and rated it two out of four stars.