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George Formby stars as a gormless policeman in wartime Liverpool. Features four of George's best loved songs - Ukulele Man; I'm Shy; On the Beat and I Wish I Was Back on Form.
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Even though we were both born and live in Portland, Oregon (N.W. - U.S.A.)we are big George Formby fans. This film is an absolute classic romp. Of course the plot is subservient to Formby's comedy bits, some of which are so inventive we've never seen them performed before. It is very clear that he had an influence on many of the comedy stars of today. For his music fans, this film features four different songs, including his classic "I'm the ukelele man". Anyone who enjoys good comedy will get a big kick out of "Spare a copper".
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This film was made in 1939 when London was under threat of the Blitz and the wartime background is prevalent throughout the film. This is most significant in the occupation of George Formby's character 'George Carter', who, despite being accident-prone, has enrolled in the volunteer police force to 'do his bit' for the war effort. This 'have a go' attitude was encouraged by the government and dove-tails perfectly with George's character. Formby gets four really good songs to sing in this film, most notable Ukelele Man with a splendid routine in a music shop to accompany the song. The plot is action-based, with all the other actors playing it straight, and this lends the film the atmosphere of a serious drama when George isn't clowning or singing. This means that you can genuinely feel for George in his danger, and root for him as he becomes an unlikely hero. Splendid fun for fans of wartime films and George's music and comedy.
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