George Formby
George Formby (born George Hoy Booth) was the archetype "cheeky chappie" northern English comedian. Trained originally as a jockey, he often appeared on horseback in his films. Best known for his buck-toothed grin and his ukulele.
Off the Dole
as John WillieWithout a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective...
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Hitler: The Comedy Years
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
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Let George Do It!
as George HepplewhiteShortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and...
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I See Ice
as George BrightGeorge Bright is a props man in an ice ballet company, and a keen amateur photographer who...
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Trouble Brewing
as George GullipEaling comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes...
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Keep Fit
as George GreenA weak, cowardly barber gets fit to win over a beautiful woman. However, she prefers his...
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South American George
as George Butters / Gilli VanettiTo help out his exact double, George Formby (in a dual role) takes the place of a noted South...
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It's in the Air
as George BrownGeorge Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the...
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George in Civvy Street
as Mary ColtonGeorge Formby plays George Harper, a tavern owner, who works to turn a waitress from her current...
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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned
as (archive footage)From My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock to God Save the Queen, this is the story of ten records...
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Bell-Bottom George
as George BlakeGeorge is an unwilling civilian during the war. When an enlisted friend switches clothes with...
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Keep Your Seats, Please
as George WithersDespite being on his uppers, George is still prepared to pawn his beloved banjo in order to help...
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Turned Out Nice Again
as George PearsonGeorge Pearson, an employee at an underwear factory, is caught between his modern wife and his...
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No Limit
as George ShuttleworthGeorge Shuttleworth is convinced that he has the talent to win the Isle of Man TT races, despite...
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Get Cracking
as George SingletonGet Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah...
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Come on George!
as GeorgeGeorge Formby, who plays George, a stable boy. He also has the unique ability to soothe an...
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He Snoops to Conquer
as George GribbleGeorge Gribble is tea-boy at Tangleton town council, he gets ravelled up in the councillors...
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Spare a Copper
as George CarterGeorge is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of...
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Much Too Shy
as George AndyA simple handyman, who also is an amateur artist, gets into trouble when the head and shoulders...
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To See Such Fun
as uncreditedCompilation of classic British comedy moments
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I Didn't Do It
as George TrotterGormless George Trotter (George Formby) moves down from Manchester to the bright lights of...
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Ain't Misbehavin'
as Self (archive footage)Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular...
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Feather Your Nest
as Willie PiperA worker at a gramphone record factory surprisingly creates a hit song.
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Boots! Boots!
as John WillieMusical comedy starring George Formby alongside his wife Beryl in his first ever feature film....
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Songs That Won the War
as Himself (Archive)Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel...
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Funny Up North
as HimselfDocumentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle,...
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Wogan
as Self (archive material)Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable...
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