Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways (1967)
The first half of Ann Wolff's BFI-funded short sees the eponymous captain (played by O'Connor) enacting the bizarre actions of the verse, chewing his beard, bouncing through a window and "frowning at a passing ceiling". In the second half, a curious interplay involving a carrot unfolds at a railway station.
Director: Ann Wolff
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: June 1, 1967
Cast
- Eileen Colgan - Mother
- Philip O’Connor - Captain Busby
- Quentin Crisp - Stationmaster
- Martina Mayne - Marcella
- Peter Hurst-Smith - Porter
- Martin Canter - M and Official
Screenplay
Music: Marc Wilkinson
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ann Wolff
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways about?
- The first half of Ann Wolff's BFI-funded short sees the eponymous captain (played by O'Connor) enacting the bizarre actions of the verse, chewing his beard, bouncing through a window and "frowning at a passing ceiling". In the second half, a curious interplay involving a carrot unfolds at a railway station.
- Who directed Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways?
- Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways was directed by Ann Wolff.
- Who stars in Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways?
- Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways stars Eileen Colgan, Philip O’Connor, Quentin Crisp, Martina Mayne, Peter Hurst-Smith, Martin Canter.
- How long is Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways?
- Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways?
- Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways is a Comedy film.
- Where was Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways produced?
- Captain Busby: The Even Tenour of Her Ways was produced in United Kingdom.