The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Ealing comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters. Posing as a wrestler and waiter in his investigative efforts, George proves a greater menace to public order than the criminals he is chasing.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Anthony KimminsDirector
- Angus MacPhailScreenplay
- Van PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
- Michael HoganScreenplay
- Anthony KimminsScreenplay
Cast
- George FormbyGeorge Gullip
- Googie WithersMary Brown
- Gus McNaughtonBill Pike
- Esma CannonMaid
- Garry MarshA.G. Brady
- C. Denier WarrenMajor Hopkins
- Beatrix Fielden-KayeHousekeeper
- Joss AmblerLord Redhill
- Ronald ShinerBridgewater
- Martita HuntMme Berdi
- Basil RadfordGuest at Madame Berdi's
- Hal GordonBrewery Truck Driver