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

 * 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.