Ramsbottom Rides Again
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- Basil Thomas
- John Baxter
by Harold G. Robert
Barbara K. Emary
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| Directed by | John Baxter |
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| Based on | play by Harold G. Robert |
| Produced by | John Baxter Barbara K. Emary |
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| Cinematography | Arthur Grant |
| Edited by | Vi Burdon |
| Music by | Billy Ternent |
Production company | Jack Hylton Productions |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | £109,116 (UK)[1] |
Ramsbottom Rides Again is a 1956 British western comedy film produced and directed by John Baxter, starring Arthur Askey, Sid James, Shani Wallis, Betty Marsden and Jerry Desmonde.[2] It was written by Basil Thomas and John Baxter, based on a play by Harold G. Robert, with additional comedy scenes and dialogue by Askey, Glenn Melvyn and Geoffrey Orme.[3]
Yorkshire pub owner Bill Ramsbottom is finding the introduction of the "telly" has ruined his business at the "Bull & Cow". When he receives a cable from Canada, and learns that his grandfather "Wild Bill" Ramsbottom has left his estate to him, he confers with his family before deciding to set off for the frontier town of Lonesome in Canada to claim his inheritance.
When all the family fortune is gathered together, there is not enough money to pay for tickets on a steamship for everyone. Ramsbottom and his mate, Charlie Watson, stow away in big steamer trunks but are discovered by the crew. Made to work their passage, Charlie and Ramsbottom end up as culinary servers on the voyage. When the captain realizes that "Wild Bill" Ramsbottom's grandson is aboard, he allows him to travel as a passenger.
Arriving at Lonesome, Ramsbottom learns that part of his bequeathment, is that he is the new proprietor of the saloon, which also comes with the job of deputy sheriff in the lawless town. The feared outlaw Black Jake also claims he owns the saloon, but more importantly, wants to locate a hidden map that points the way to a uranium mine on Indian territory.
Ramsbottom and Black Jake have a confrontation at the saloon where the outlaw is arrested, but is later set free. When the map turns up, Charlie and Ramsbottom head off into Indian lands to locate the uranium mine. They run into Indian chief Blue Eagle and the local tribe.
When Black Jake rounds up his gang, a shootout takes place at the saloon. With the help of townspeople and the RCMP, Ramsbotttom is successful in defeating the outlaws and establishing peace in the town.
Cast
- Arthur Askey as Bill Ramsbottom
- Glenn Melvyn as Charlie Watson
- Betty Marsden as Florrie Ramsbottom
- Shani Wallis as Joan Ramsbottom
- Danny Ross as Danny
- Anthea Askey as Susie
- Sidney James as Black Jake
- Frankie Vaughan as Elmer
- Jerry Desmonde as Blue Eagle
- Sabrina as attractive girl
- Donald Stewart as Captain
- Deryck Guyler as Postman
- Dennis Wyndham as Dan
- Gary Wayne as Tombstone
- Billy Percy as Reuben
Sabrina received a special billing, despite her minor role.
Production
Ramsbottom Rides Again was filmed at Beaconsfield Film Studios, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England.[4] The animated opening scene shows a Yorkshire landscape of homes with television aerials popping up, setting up the initial conundrum for the Bull & Cow pub.
Music
Frankie Vaughan, in his film debut, sings "This is the Night" and "Ride, Ride, Ride Again."[5]