The Early Bird

1965
1h 38m

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6.7/10

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Norman is trying to assist the operation of a small, old-fashioned dairy which is being threatened by a larger, modern organization. Norman gives his best attempts to save the dairy, and the usual chaos ensues.

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A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?A milkman working for a small dairy business finds his job threatened by a giant conglomerate. Can he save his job, or will he be left crying over split milk?

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

1.3K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Goofs
At about 14 minutes and 53 seconds into as Pitkin is about to turn the corner of the house to deliver milk. The blue garden fence and drain pipe has no green leaves hanging from the side. Yet when Pitkin turns the corner now the set version. A hanging green plant can be seen on the corner of the fencing adjacent to the house.

Quotes
Mr. Grimsdale: Besides, we're beaten, Pitkin. Consolidated's too big.
Norman Pitkin: Oh. You was at Dunkirk, weren't you, Mr Grimsdale? I wonder what would have happened if you'd given up then.
Mr. Grimsdale: You're right, Pitkin. We'll fight them, to the last half-pint of milk!

Connections
Featured in Hyena (2014)

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A classic - never forgotten

My parents took me and my brother to see this at the "pictures". (I was 8 and my brother was 5 in 1965) I DO remember that this film made me laugh till I almost burst at the seams! :-) I've never forgotten the image of Norman, the horse, and "Mr. Grimsdale!?" I've tried to get this film at video stores without success. Shame. It's a classic!