George Formby

Born: 1904-05-26

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.


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Hitler: The Comedy Years

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2007-05-10

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

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South American George

as George Butters / Gilli Vanetti
Released: 1941-12-27

To help out his exact double, George Formby (in a dual role) takes the place of a noted South...

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No Limit

as George Shuttleworth
Released: 1935-10-28

George Shuttleworth is convinced that he has the talent to win the Isle of Man TT races, despite...

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Trouble Brewing

as George Gullip
Released: 1939-03-01

Ealing comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes...

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Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

as (archive footage)
Released: 2014-07-11

From My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock to God Save the Queen, this is the story of ten records...

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Feather Your Nest

as Willie Piper
Released: 1937-03-12

A worker at a gramphone record factory surprisingly creates a hit song.

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Bell-Bottom George

as George Blake
Released: 1944-02-07

George is an unwilling civilian during the war. When an enlisted friend switches clothes with...

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Come on George!

as George
Released: 1939-12-01

George Formby, who plays George, a stable boy. He also has the unique ability to soothe an...

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I See Ice

as George Bright
Released: 1938-02-10

George Bright is a props man in an ice ballet company, and a keen amateur photographer who...

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Keep Your Seats, Please

as George Withers
Released: 1936-08-01

Despite being on his uppers, George is still prepared to pawn his beloved banjo in order to help...

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Let George Do It!

as George Hepplewhite
Released: 1940-07-12

Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and...

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Much Too Shy

as George Andy
Released: 1942-10-12

A simple handyman, who also is an amateur artist, gets into trouble when the head and shoulders...

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Spare a Copper

as George Carter
Released: 1940-12-02

George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of...

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Turned Out Nice Again

as George Pearson
Released: 1941-08-01

George Pearson, an employee at an underwear factory, is caught between his modern wife and his...

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Keep Fit

as George Green
Released: 1937-07-31

A weak, cowardly barber gets fit to win over a beautiful woman. However, she prefers his...

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To See Such Fun

as uncredited
Released: 1977-11-01

Compilation of classic British comedy moments

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I Didn't Do It

as George Trotter
Released: 1945-08-06

Gormless George Trotter (George Formby) moves down from Manchester to the bright lights of...

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Songs That Won the War

as Himself (Archive)
Released: 1994-05-01

Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel...

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Boots! Boots!

as John Willie
Released: 1934-07-30

Musical comedy starring George Formby alongside his wife Beryl in his first ever feature film....

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It's in the Air

as George Brown
Released: 1938-11-01

George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the...

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Get Cracking

as George Singleton
Released: 1943-05-17

Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah...

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George in Civvy Street

as Mary Colton
Released: 1946-07-07

George Formby plays George Harper, a tavern owner, who works to turn a waitress from her current...

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Funny Up North

as Himself
Released: 2011-07-23

Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle,...

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Ain't Misbehavin'

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1974-02-27

Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular...

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He Snoops to Conquer

as George Gribble
Released: 1944-12-12

George Gribble is tea-boy at Tangleton town council, he gets ravelled up in the councillors...

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Off the Dole

as John Willie
Released: 1935-06-01

Without a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective...

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Wogan

as Self (archive material)
First aired: 1982-05-04

Wogan is a British television chat show

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