A comedy starring George Formby as John Willie the shoe shine boy for a busy hotel. John is not very good at his job, as he often has trouble trying to pair up the shoes, much to his Manager’s annoyance and frustration. Beryl also has a crush on George, who is too naive to notice, until Chambermaid Tonie Forde puts George into the picture. During an altercation with the chief, George lets on that he can sing. Playing his banjo ukulele he entertains his fellow workers. Later, Beryl tells George that she can dance. George helps Beryl develop her dancing skills by accompanying her on his banjo ukulele. The two later show their talents in front of the hotel guests. The manager is so impressed that he tells them that he will be introducing them to his friends. Love blossoms between George and Beryl, with the movie ending with the couple kissing. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 5.4/10 | |
Released: | July 30, 1934 | |
Runtime: | 80 min | |
Genres: | Comedy Musical | |
Companies: | Blakeley's Films (M/C) Ltd. | |
Cast: | George Formby Arthur Kingsley Beryl Formby Tonie Forde | |
Crew: | Bert Tracy George Formby Jack Cottrell | |
darthdirk : This is great... an alternating bath of emotions.