Jailbirds is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Albert Burdon, Harry Terry and Charles Farrell. It was based on a theatrical sketch by Fred Karno. Plot summary After escaping from prison two criminals attempt to hide stolen jewels in a loaf of bread. However it accidentally gets sent to the wrong house leading to their ultimate capture. Cast Albert Burdon - Bill Smith Harry Terry - Narky Shaun Glenville - Col. Pepper Charles Farrell - Spike Nelson Charles Hawtrey - Nick Lorraine Clewes - Mary Smith Sylvia Coleridge - Mrs. Smith Cyril Chamberlain - Bob Nat Mills - Mr. Popodopoulos Bobbie MacCauley - Mrs. Popodopoulos Critical reception TV Guide called it "Funnier than most British comedies of the time," and rated it two out of four stars. References External links 1940 films 1940s crime comedy films Films directed by Oswald Mitchell British crime comedy films British black-and-white films 1940 comedy films Films scored by Percival Mackey 1940s English-language films 1940s British films