The Song of the Road_
After the Local council he works for decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, one of the drivers spends his savings to buy the horse. Together they search the countryside looking for work, and meeting an assorted group of characters on the way.
Starring
Bransby Williams, Ernest Butcher, Muriel George
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Song of the Road was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
After the Local council he works for decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, one of the drivers spends his savings to buy the horse....
The Song of the Road is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 11m.
CAST (18)
Bransby Williams
Old Bill
Ernest Butcher
Farm Foreman
Muriel George
Mrs. Trelawney
Davy Burnaby
Mr. Keppel
Tod Slaughter
Dan Lorenzo
John Turnbull
Bristow
ED
Edgar Driver
Titch
FS
Fred Schwarz
Solomon
Percy Parsons
'Doctor' Rollo Dando
Peggy Novak
Naomi Dando
HM
H.F. Maltby
Mr. Bartholomew
Johnnie Schofield
EJ
Ernest Jay
Tinker
RE
Robert English
Chairman
FS
F.B.J. Sharp
Committee Member
PT
Philip Thomas
George
MB
Madge Brindley
Sideshow Owner
Vi Kaley
Mrs. Edwards (Bill's Landlady)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Song of the Road about?
After the Local council he works for decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, one of the drivers spends his savings to buy the horse. Together they search the countryside looking for work, and meeting an assorted group of characters on the way.
How long is The Song of the Road?
The Song of the Road has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in The Song of the Road?
The cast of The Song of the Road includes Bransby Williams, Ernest Butcher, Muriel George, Davy Burnaby, Tod Slaughter.
What is the rating of The Song of the Road?
The Song of the Road has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
