---
title: "Song of the Road"
year: 1937
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/song-of-the-road-1937"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 316963
imdb_id: "tt0029590"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 71
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Song of the Road (1937) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/song-of-the-road-1937

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released on August 8, 1937, in Great Britain, Song of the Road is a British drama film directed by John Baxter. The film was made as a supporting feature at Shepperton Studios and stars Bransby Williams, Ernest Butcher, and Muriel George. It was written by Gerald Elliott, H. F. Maltby, and Michael Kent. The story follows a driver employed by a local council. After the council decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, the driver spends his own savings to buy the horse. Together, the man and the horse search the countryside looking for work, meeting an assorted group of characters along the way. The film has a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Baxter
- **Networks / Studios**: U.K. Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bransby Williams** as *Old Bill*
- **Ernest Butcher** as *Farm Foreman*
- **Muriel George** as *Mrs. Trelawney*
- **Davy Burnaby** as *Mr. Keppel*
- **Tod Slaughter** as *Dan Lorenzo*
- **John Turnbull** as *Bristow*
- **Edgar Driver** as *Titch*
- **Fred Schwarz** as *Solomon*
- **Percy Parsons** as *'Doctor' Rollo Dando*
- **Peggy Novak** as *Naomi Dando*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Song of the Road online?
Song of the Road is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Song of the Road worth watching?
Song of the Road holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Song of the Road and when was it released?
Song of the Road is a feature film with a runtime of 71 minutes. It was released in 1937. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Song of the Road?
Song of the Road was directed by John Baxter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Song of the Road — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/316963)
- [The Song of the Road - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_the_Road)
- [Song of the Road (1937) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029590/fullcredits/)
- [Song of the Road (1937)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Song of the Road (1937) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/song-of-the-road-1937/credits)
- [The Song of the Road - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/The_Song_of_the_Road)

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