Smiley

Smiley

97 mins | Comedy | June 28, 1956

Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.

Smiley

97 mins | Comedy | June 28, 1956

Smiley
Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of Murrumbilla in the Australian outback. His father Bill is a poor drover who is often away from home. Much to the exasperation of his overworked wife, Ma Greevins, Bill is also very fond of the drink. Smiley is determined to buy himself a push bike and so he takes on odd jobs in an effort to save up enough money. But Smiley always seems to get caught up in some sort of misadventure. Smiley is a classic Australian film that will delight audiences of all ages.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers London Film Productions
Original title Smiley
Directors James T. O'Donohoe, Anthony Kimmins
Writers Moore Raymond, Moore Raymond, Anthony Kimmins

Cast

Colin Petersen

as Smiley Greevins

Bruce Archer

as Joey

Ralph Richardson

as Rev. Lambeth

John McCallum

as Jim Rankin

Chips Rafferty

as Sgt. Flaxman

Jocelyn Hernfield

as Miss Workman

Reg Lye

as Pa Greevins

Margaret Christensen

as Ma Greevins

Charles Tingwell

as Mr. Stevens

Marion Johns

as Mrs. Stevens

Gavin Davies

as Fred Stevens