Ask a Policeman (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1939, Ask a Policeman is a comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The mirthful adventures of Police-Sergeant Samuel Dudfoot and his two constables, Albert Brown and Jeremias Harbottle, who stage a fabricated crime-wave to save their jobs---and then find themselves involved in the real thing.
Who’s in it. Ask a Policeman stars Will Hay as Sergt. Dudfoot, Graham Moffatt as Albert, Moore Marriott as Harbottle and Glennis Lorimer as Emily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ask a Policeman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ask a Policeman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ask a Policeman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask a Policeman (1939)?
- In US, Ask a Policeman is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ask a Policeman worth watching?
- Ask a Policeman holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ask a Policeman?
- Ask a Policeman stars Will Hay, Graham Moffatt, Moore Marriott, Glennis Lorimer and Peter Gawthorne.
- When was Ask a Policeman released?
- Ask a Policeman was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.