Old Mother Riley Collection
A series of films about the misadventures of Old Mother Riley, an old Irish washerwoman, and her daughter Kitty.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Old Mother Riley Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 15 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 15 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 4.8/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 4.8. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Old Mother Riley Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Old Mother Riley Joins Up standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Old Mother Riley Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Old Mother Riley Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Old Mother Riley
Old Mother Riley is a British comedy film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Barbara Everest, Patrick Ludlow and Hubert Lesli...
Old Mother Riley in Paris
Old Mother Riley falls into money so goes to Paris, where she is mistaken for a spy....
Old Mother Riley, MP
Old Mother Riley loses her laundry job and then battles her ex-boss in a parliamentary election....
Old Mother Riley Joins Up
Mother Riley plays a nurse who was forced to volunteer for the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Mayhem ensues until she is able to prevent German spies from acqui...
Old Mother Riley in Society
Old Mother Riley does the laundry for the dancers in the pantomime "Aladdin", where her daughter Kitty works as a chorus girl. Sneaking a peek at the show one d...
Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
Old Mother Riley gets involved in a plot to steal an invention...
Old Mother Riley's Circus
Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success....
Old Mother Riley Detective
A night watchman is being bludgeoned, as a safe is cracked open in the offices of the District Food Controller. A list of wartime foods to be rationed is stolen...
Old Mother Riley Overseas
Mrs. Riley is tricked out of her license for a pub and joins her daughter in Portugal....
Old Mother Riley at Home
Old Mother Riley and her daughter's true love, Dan, go in search of Kitty who has run off with her new boyfriend to a gambling den....
Old Mother Riley's New Venture
Old Mother Riley becomes manager of a hotel - stolen diamonds, murder and pie fights follow....
Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure
Old Mother Riley runs into a ghost who turns out to be an old pirate searching for buried treasure....
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
The legendary Bela Lugosi as "the Vampire" teams up with Britain's much-loved "Mother Riley" in this hilarious comedy adventure. The Vampire plans to control th...
Common Questions about Old Mother Riley Collection
How many movies are in the Old Mother Riley Collection?
There are currently 15 movies in the Old Mother Riley Collection, starting from Old Mother Riley to the latest release, Mother Riley Meets the Vampire.
What is the best order to watch the Old Mother Riley Collection?
The best way to watch the Old Mother Riley Collection is usually in release order: starting with Old Mother Riley and ending with Mother Riley Meets the Vampire. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Old Mother Riley Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Old Mother Riley Joins Up in this franchise.