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
Albert Burdon as Bill Smith
Harry Terry as Narky
Shaun Glenville as Col. Pepper
Charles Farrell as Spike Nelson
Charles Hawtrey as Nick
Lorraine Clewes as Mary Smith
Sylvia Coleridge as Mrs. Smith
Cyril Chamberlain as Bob
Nat Mills as Mr. Popodopoulos
Bobbie MacCauley as Mrs. Popodopoulos
Critical reception
TV Guide called it "Funnier than most British comedies of the time," and rated it two out of four stars.