Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the town of Hayhoe, England is expecting a visit from the Prime Minister. The "almost" is because of Dan Dance (Eddie Byrne), an old rogue who would rather drink and philosophize than work. The Village Council are determined to have a perfect record so they connive to have the old man put into the alms-house which has been unoccupied for many years, where he must abide by rules laid down 400 years ago. A new Vicar arrives and discovers that, because of the circumstances created by the Council, Dan Dance is entitled to 6,000 pounds a year at the expense of the village.
as Dan Dance
as Sally
as Bill Jordan
as Eric Hace
as Emma Stebbins
as Alice Crouch
as Mrs Pincer
as Sir Digby Montague
as Miss Mouncey
as Peggy Stebbins
as Timothy Crouch
as Mary Wade
as Mrs. Round
as Joseph Spink
as Rev. Soater
as George Burton
as Rev. Simpson
as P.C. Tumball
as Lionel Batts
as Jeremiah Higgins
as Bob Cannon
as Mabel
as P.R.O.
as Cyril
as Tramp
as Man with Ear-trumpet
as Potman
as Dr. Hawkes
as Hairdresser
as Manicurist
as Manor House Maid
as Freckles
as P.R.O.'s Secretary
as Spink's Secretary
as Vicarage Maid
as Heckler
as P.C. Tumball's Little Girl
as Fireman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
