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  1. Once a Jolly Swagman is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time.

  2. Original title: Once a Jolly Swagman. 1949. Approved. 1h 16m. IMDb RATING. 6.4 /10. 274. YOUR RATING. Rate. Drama Romance Sport. Factory worker Bill Fox (Sir Dirk Bogarde) is fired from a reliable job and becomes a successful motorbike racer, until his wife threatens to leave him unless he comes to his senses. Director. Jack Lee. Writers.

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    • Drama, Romance, Sport
    • Jack Lee
    • 1949-05-09
  3. Once A Jolly Swagman Dirk Bogarde 1948. MrManc55. 995 subscribers. Subscribed. 547. 94K views 6 years ago. Film about an aspiring Speedway rider ...more.

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  4. Dec 27, 2018 · Once A Jolly Swagman (Dirk Bogarde)(1948)

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  5. Sep 30, 2022 · Once a Jolly Swagman is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing,...

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  6. Nov 13, 2018 · The 1949 British film, Once A Jolly Swagman (released in the US later as Maniacs On Wheels) takes it’s title from the first line of the Australian song “Waltzing Matilda”, and is based on the 1946 novel by Montagu Slater.

  7. Overview. A factory worke quits his job to become a motorcycle racer. Jack Lee. Director. Montagu Slater. Novel. William Rose. Screenplay. Top Billed Cast. Dirk Bogarde. Bill Fox. Bonar Colleano. Tommy Possey.