Diggers (1931 film)

Diggers
Directed byF. W. Thring
Written byPat Hanna
Eric Donaldson
C. J. Dennis (dedication verses)
Based onstage show by Pat Hanna &
Eric Donaldson
Produced byF. W. Thring
StarringPat Hanna
Joe Valli
CinematographyArthur Higgins
Production
company
Distributed byFox (Australia)
Universal (UK)
Release date
  • 13 November 1931 (1931-11-13)
Running time
61 minutes (Australia)
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Budget£9,000 or £7,000
Box office£20,000-£30,000

Diggers is a 1931 Australian comedy film produced and directed by F. W. Thring starring popular stage comedian Pat Hanna. It was the first feature film from both men.

The movie is based on Hanna's stage show, and is concerned with the adventures of Australian soldiers during World War I.