- Actors: Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jerry Desmonde, Paddy O'Neil, Derek Bond
- Directors: Robert Asher
- Format: Colour, HiFi Sound, Full Screen, PAL
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: The Video Collection
- Run Time: 191 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000055ZOW
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 217,357 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a life-long fan of the comic, Wisdom provides a superb performance, incorporating humour, (at it's best and in a manner that only he can deliver), together with a number of poignant moments. With the occasional few minutes of slapstick, 'The Early Bird' provides the viewer with an excellent story line, (if slightly unbelievable), heartfelt warmth, great humour and Norman Wisdom providing the facial expressions that are only equalled by other greats like Tommy Cooper, Eric Morcambe and Peter Sellers!
This film represents superb all-round entertainment and if you enjoy the old British black and white comedies, this really is a must!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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His best vehicle by a mile, and I can never help wondering, when I watch this film, if a certain ex-milkman, Mr.Benny Hill went to the pictures to see this, and got mightily inspired by it. There is some nice direction in this movie, and though it's way over the top in its silliness, and opens with quite a slothful, drawn out sequence, it owns some quite memorable comedy scenes. This certainly isn't Peter Cook, and will probably always be considered low comedy, but I wouldn't mind betting that many people with a finer taste in comedy allow themselves the odd low snigger at his antics on the golf course or on the end of a lawnmower. I love the theme of this film in particular, as it's one that is still very topical today, about big corporate giants bullying the little man out of business. And its choice of milkmen for this is a very apt one for today's viewers, as this once very busy profession is now in its death throes. This film, for all these reasons, has become a true British classic. Nice one, Norman.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This film had me in stitches. It is a black and white film, which is normally a
deterrent for me, however it's clever mixtures of tears of sadness with tears of
laughter is effective in this film.
deterrent for me, however it's clever mixtures of tears of sadness with tears of
laughter is effective in this film.
It is a about Norman, who is a delivery man for Grimsdale Dairies. He begins
becoming irate when a deliver for a larger company begins destroying there bottles
and leaving their own. This leads to a hilarious war.
It brings a tear to one's eye in times, and other times sad things are mixed with
comedy.
Overall, this is a classically hilarious slapstick comedy, show Norman Wisdom's
immense talent
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Terrific classic movie.. Buy this
If you a fan of norman wisdom then Early bird is a must. All classic. If only today we had the choice to get milk delivered by horse and cart. My kids would love it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Sd Herbert
Norman Wisdom's best movie
This in my opinion is Norman Wisdom's best movie and it was the first movie I saw and it made me laugh from start to finish. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Alan M. Foster
Early Bird DVD
The DVD arrived in excellent condition and works perfectly. I am very pleased with this product and Amazon's service in getting it to me. Well done. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hagar
Norm, the Genius
Norman Wisdom, one of the best english actors ,quite simply if you feel you need a laugh,an Ah! and an ooh! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. V. E. Venn
timeless classic
as an ex milkman this means alot, norman is brilliant as always, he is manic and sad at the same time, and watch for the sequence with the fire brigade simply superb, without a... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by P. barton
You're right Pitkin. We'll fight them, to the last half pint of milk!
You're right Pitkin. We'll fight them, to the last half pint of milk!
The opening sequence is an extended sketch of Pitkin getting up making a cup of tea for his boss Mr... Read more
The opening sequence is an extended sketch of Pitkin getting up making a cup of tea for his boss Mr... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Peter Wade
comedy
Another in the Norman Wisdom series of comedies from the 50's and 60's. In The Early Bird Norman is a milkman who finds himself in competition with a rival dairy. Read more
Published on 11 April 2009 by M. Simpson
Norman Wisdom's GREATEST film, EVER
If you want an hour an a half in the comfort zone, there are many many classic films you can choose from, but if you want laughter NON-STOP, then Norman Wisdom is the man who can... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2008 by Tony Winter
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