currently writing an essay about George and British music halls. I'd heard of George before and vaguely knew one of his songs but didn't really know anything more about him and was surprised at how popular he was in his day. Really great doc, learned loads about a really incredible guy. His life and career are so interesting.
“Nice out, int it”. George had a great big smile and sure could make the toes tap with wonderful banjo/ukulele music. He was one of the most loved entertainers along with Gracie Fields during the very dark period of the early “fourties”. Like The fabulous Ken Dodd, George Formby always remained true to his early routes. Thank you for posting.
In my whole life I only met one famous person, that was George Formby, who believe it or not, I had all to myself for an hour and a half. That was in 1955 and I was 13 years old. George and Beryl were driving back up to Blackpool late one night and his Bentley had broken down leaving them stranded in a lay by on the A49. A passing police patrol man saw them and called round to ask my father,who was a local garage mechanic, if he could help and dad turned out to tow the car back to the garage and set about repairing it. When dad learned who it was he was turning out for he asked me if I'd like to go with him and that's how I came to have George to myself. He was a nice guy,that's for sure.He even gave me his autograph. I'm not sure how much he gave dad for the repair but I do know it was well above the amount asked for.
Oh wow I never realised my Great Uncle George Formby was so famous. I loved seeing Ella my Grandmother and hearing her stories. My Mum tells me stories of when she was young and use to stay with her Uncle George. It's amazing how loved he still is with the appreciation society. I will definately look to try and obtain some copies of his albums and movies...great documentary ..
Excellent documentary on a great entertainer - and for all Beryl`s faults it is clear that she truly loved him....just look at her eyes in their scenes together !
A very interesting and informative documentary, have always been a fan of George Formby his songs and his movies, I remember on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon watching ''No Limit'' on TV with my younger brother in the early 1960s. Also, remember we enjoyed watching ''Old Mother Riley'' and Sabu movies like ''The Jungle Book''''
Ella was George Snrs daughter (George jns sister). Another was Louise(a), brothers were Edward and Frank. Other sisters names escape me at the moment. Ella (Becker) died in 1998 aged 88. Ted died in 2007 in his 80s. George & Beryl had no children but his brothers and sisters did quite a few still living, and grandchildren. Hope that helps.
His movies remind me of the Joe E. Brown comedies in America during the same period. Brown used his athletic ability instead of a musical instrument, but in both cases a good-hearted hick overcomes all through character and perseverance.
my dad was there, ferrying soldiers of off the beach, because he owned a small boat, yep he was a civilian, helping to make weapons, so, he had to push to be allowed to go, he said it helped make up for his 19 year old brother, killed in the first one
I'm proud to say my ancestry includes the North of England. London poshes tend to denigrate them. But George is an icon. I'm an American with a bunch of forebears, including black and First Nations and Nordic. But my North British is as dear as any!
David Gedge / The Wedding Present must surely have been influenced by George’s’ musical style. i wasn’t born until 4 years after he left but as far as entertainers go from what’s been revealed in the 60 years since his passing, George was a pretty genuine bloke & in spite of being a tightwad stayed true to his roots.
My work friend (probably of British ancestry himself) always made fun of British dentition! Here's the thing: Orthodontics are an American affectation. I, personally let my teeth grow in the British Tradition, as George did.
ledgend knew a airman in the raf at fylingdales yorks who could play the uke brilliantly george was my idol in the 70,s still is kids today never heard of george formby time to educate
I always thought that Pat Howson was always made out to be a villain, Georges family thought that as soon as he remarried they would have to share his money with his wife, after the fiasco with his will the family only got what Pat had offered them when he died, Pat died in 1971 with most of George money still left which went to charity...
say what you want about george and beryl ingham, but anyone who performed for black south african's in 1946 when told not to, and were kicked out of the country and told to "never come back" by the white apartheid government, is okay in my book. and on top of that beryl told daniel françois malan, to "piss off" and called him a "horrible little man"! she was very brave. it should be noted malan died (1959) before nelson mandela was imprisoned (1962), with the help of the american cia.
You know, it's always sad to see such endings of interesting people of a certain wealth and fame being treated like property at the end of their lives. Why must they be treated as nothing better than a meal ticket? They may be stars but they are Definitely People and should be left alone; even after death. Honestly. I do so hate seeing, hearing reading of vultures that disgrace the honor and good names of those worthy of more dignity.
This was the South Bank Show in 1991. The director was Daniel Wiles who also directed the latest George Formby programme with Frank Skinner. The introduction to this one with Melvyn Bragg and the end credits have been cut by the poster. Hope this helps.
To librivox audiobooks please can you add under the sunset by bram stoker and the iron man by robert e howard a a full reading of the dreams of the rarebit fiend by Windsor mc cay
@@author7027 Like Max Miller he told jokes which could be taken two ways, a "clean" way and a "dirty" way -also in the songs the last word would be changed ("I've heard the rumours...Girls go out with their (brief pause)..Glasses") obviously the audience would be thinking of a word that rhymes with "rumours"(Bloomers). Innocent now but very offensive to the BBC in the 30s and 40s. George and Max were both famous for their double entendres.
@@alangiles2763 i think that Benny Hill was also destroyed for his bold shows in the end though it was innocent compared to the next generations of shows
This video is kind of old well it is a black and white to well the voice is very good and I was 2 years old when this came out OMG if you are 2 years old to write a comment on my comment that you are 2 years old too because I am 9 I am 8 years old now
Shlomo Shekelberg I thort George form by was born in Blackpool that's what IV been told over the years a freind of mine is buried where George was buried yours Ziggy nests Marley from leicestershire to
if this lot have their way those soup ques will be back ? machines, were meant to help people do their jobs, not replace them. thank god i'm old, but you youngsters WAKE UP
job center ? your aving a laugh, what bloody job, ohh you mean yours, see you next week. err no, you have to go on line, their replacing us too " stop the world, i want to get off " not so crazy after all
