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Ramsbottom Rides Again is a 1956 British western comedy film produced and directed by John Baxter. The film features radio, film and stage star Arthur Askey in the lead role of Bill Ramsbottom, with Sid James, Shani Wallis, Betty Marsden and Jerry Desmonde in supporting roles. Pop singer Frankie Vaughan, in his film debut, sings "This is the Night" and "Ride, Ride, Ride Again." Anthea Askey, Arthur's daughter has a minor role.
In his book, Great Hollywood Westerns, author John Howard Reid included Ramsbottom Rides Again.
Original Release
04/30/1956
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arthur Askey | Bill Ramsbottom |
| Glenn Melvyn | Charlie |
| Sidney James | Black Jake |
| Shani Wallis | Joan Ramsbottom |
| Frankie Vaughan | Elmer |
| Betty Marsden | Florrie Ramsbottom |
| Jerry Desmonde | Blue Eagle |
| Sabrina | Girl |
| Danny Ross | Danny |
| Anthea Askey | Susie |
Directors
Writers
Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, John Baxter, Geoffrey Orme, Harold Roberts, Basil Thomas
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arthur Askey | Bill Ramsbottom |
| Glenn Melvyn | Charlie |
| Sidney James | Black Jake |
| Shani Wallis | Joan Ramsbottom |
| Frankie Vaughan | Elmer |
| Betty Marsden | Florrie Ramsbottom |
| Jerry Desmonde | Blue Eagle |
| Sabrina | Girl |
| Danny Ross | Danny |
| Anthea Askey | Susie |
| June Grant | Bella |
| Beckett Bould | Mactavish |
| Billy Percy | Reuben |
| Donald Stewart | Captain |
| Deryck Guyler | Postman |
| Gary Wayne | Tombstone |
| Dennis Wyndham | Dan |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John Baxter | Producer |
| Barbara K. Emary | Producer |
