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A Real Bloke (1935)

A Real Bloke poster
Directed by
John Baxter
Genre
drama film
Country
United Kingdom
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A working man in 1930s Britain tries to make a decent life for his family. The film follows his struggles and small triumphs.

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What happens

A Real Bloke (also known as The Navvy) is a 1935 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Mary Clare and Diana Beaumont. It was made at Cricklewood Studios as a quota quickie for release by MGM. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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