Ian Hendry in Bobbikins [1959]. Previously unknown film role discovered by film enthusiast

Ian Hendry's 3rd speaking role in a film discovered in 'Bobbikins' [1959]. Uncredited and previously unknown role found by a film enthusiast. Read more: https://ianhendry.com/ian-hendry-in-b...

Bobbikins [1959]

Bobbikins is a 1959 British film in CinemaScope released by 20th Century Fox and directed by Robert Day. It stars Shirley Jones and Max Bygraves.

Plot

This adventure follows the story of a young navy man, his wife (Shirley Jones) and their baby son, Bobby aka Bobbikins. To his surprise, Dad discovers his son talks, not baby-talk or gibberish but adult conversations with his father only. Bobbikins learns stock market tips and passes them to his Dad.

After making a killing on the stock market, problems really begin. The dad is presumed mad, the government is after him, and the break down of relations between the young couple ensues. But there is hope.

A comedy with a happy ending.

Cast

Shirley Jones as Betty Barnaby
Max Bygraves as Ben Barnaby
Steven Stocker as Bobbikins Barnaby
Billie Whitelaw as Lydia Simmons
Barbara Shelley as Valerie
Colin Gordon as Dr. Phillips
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Luke Parker
Lionel Jeffries as Gregory Mason
Charles Carson as Sir Jason Crandall
Rupert Davies as Jock Fleming
Noel Hood as Nurse
David Lodge as Hargreave
John Welsh as Admiral

and:

Ian Hendry as a BBC Radio announcer [uncredited]


Fair Use: Extract from film used to illustrate Ian Hendry's role.