George Formby
English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian (1904–1961)
George Formby was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, comic songs, usually accompanying himself on the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1916–1944) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | BY THE SHORTEST OF HEADS. | Ugo Serra (Percy Manton & Jack Hulcup authors). | B&W | silent | ||
| 1935 | Off the Dole | Arthur Mertz | B&W | |||
| 1937 | Feather Your Nest | William Beaudine | B&W | |||
| 1942 | Much Too Shy | Marcel Varnel | 92 min | B&W | ||
| 1944 | He Snoops to Conquer | Marcel Varnel | 103 min | B&W |