Off the Dole is a 1935 British film starring George Formby. Formby appeared as John Willie, a stage character originally developed by his father, George Formby, Sr.; Beryl Formby, Formby Jnr's wife, also appeared in the film.
Synopsis
John Willie has his dole denied him for moonlighting and not trying to find work. His uncle asks him to take over his detective agency.
, 1h19 Réalisé parMarcel Varnel OrigineRoyaume-uni GenresComédie ActeursGeorge Formby, Ronald Shiner, Ian Fleming, Wally Patch Note65% This comedy film portrays George Formby leaving the forces and becoming a village pub owner, who works to turn a waitress from her current boss, a rival pub owner. Formby falls in love with the waitress, and various battles ensue between the pub rivals.
, 1h22 Réalisé parMonty Banks OrigineRoyaume-uni GenresDrame, Musical ActeursGeorge Formby, Florence Desmond, Alastair Sim, Gus McNaughton, Enid Stamp Taylor, Hal Gordon Note60% George Withers learns he is supposed to inherit some valuable jewels from his aunt, and enlists the aid of his dubious lawyer to ensure he gets them. It transpires the stones are hidden in the lining of one of six antique chairs, and his aunt has left instructions for her nephew to purchase the chairs at auction. But unfortunately they are sold separately, as he arrives too late to bid.
, 1h24 Réalisé parAnthony Kimmins OrigineRoyaume-uni GenresComédie, Musical ThèmesMusique ActeursGeorge Formby, Kay Walsh, Betty Stockfeld, Cyril Ritchard, Garry Marsh, Frederick Burtwell Note59% The farcical adventures of a prop man (George Formby) with a touring ice ballet. Inventing a new sort of candid camera in his spare time, and concealing it in a bow-tie, our hero gets into a mess of trouble when he takes an incriminating photo of an important man; pulls a communication cord; winds up in jail; referees a hockey match; finds himself in a stage show dressed as a cosack; woos an attractive young ice skater (Kay Walsh); and eventually wins a job on a newspaper.