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George Formby Captured by the Troops

Date released

25 Mar 1940

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

649

NoS ID

060247

Story no

14 / 14

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Stars and Critics at Film Luncheon

Date released

2 Dec 1946

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1347

NoS ID

065662

Story no

3 / 8

Extras

1 film clip

South African film event. George Formby arrives.

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Hurdle Race

Date released

17 Oct 1938

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

38/83

NoS ID

096452

Story no

10 / 10

Extras

1 film clip

George Formby amongst jockeys in Hurdle Handicap race.

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George Formby in France

Date released

25 Mar 1940

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

40/25

NoS ID

097837

Story no

7 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Entertaining the troops, sings "When I’m Cleaning Windows" and "Imagine Me in the Maginot Line".

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Home. Women Only

Date released

2 Sep 1946

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

46/70

NoS ID

101282

Story no

5 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Three stories for women are carried in this feature. Beauty parade at Morecambe, judged by Professor Joad and George Formby.

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Funeral of George Formby. Reverend Crowds Watch the Funeral Procession of Lancashire’s Own Comedian

Date released

17 Feb 1921

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

1034

NoS ID

078276

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip

Hearse passes. Last rites over grave.

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Evans of the Broke Comperes a Shelter Concert

Date released

2 Dec 1940

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

40/97

NoS ID

098423

Story no

6 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Admiral Sir Edward Evans compering a concert in an underground shelter introduces George Formby who sings "I’m guarding the home of the Home Guard".

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Other Ranks Entertained

Date released

28 Jan 1943

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

712A

NoS ID

012588

Story no

1 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: All Ranks Entertained. DESCRIPTION: The Lord Mayor holds a party for Allied Servicemen and women at the Mansion House. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Exterior shot of Mansion House with traffic...

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National Beauty Queen

Date released

1 Sep 1952

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

52/71

NoS ID

104911

Story no

1 / 6

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

The finals of a nation-wide Beauty Queen Contest are held at Morecambe. George Formby and Ceasar [sic] Romero are the judges.

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British Bantam Title Changes Hands

Date released

31 Mar 1949

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1034A

NoS ID

015658

Story no

5 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Rowan Out Boxes Paterson. DESCRIPTION: At Liverpool Stan Rowan won the title from Jackie Paterson. SHOTLIST: KS GV couple in ring boxing. Rowan enters ring. Jackie Paterson enters ring....

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