FORMBY'S FAREWELL

FORMBY'S FAREWELL 40 mins

This was a specially-filmed live show in December 1960, just 10 weeks before George died at the age of 56. It was a virtuoso performance, (with full orchestra) as George chats freely about private life. He also pays tribute to his father and gives thanks to his wife, Beryl and his countless fans.

Featuring: IT SERVES YOU RIGHT; DOWN THE OLD COAL HOLE; SWIM LITTLE FISH; THE HOMES OF THE HOME GUARDS; GOODNIGHT LITTLE FELLOW; SITTING ON THE ICE IN THE ICE RINK; STANDING ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET; WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS; CHINESE LAUNDRY BLUES; LEANING ON A LAMPOST.

LIFE & WARTIMES OF GEORGE FORMBY

LIFE & WARTIMES OF GEORGE FORMBY 48 mins

Here is an expert assessment of Formby’s life by his friend, actor Gary Marsh. He recalls details of their work and introduces film clips, interviews and songs. We hear from songwriter EDDIE LATTA, impressario BERT LOMAN, producer EMILE LITTLER, comedian TOMMY TRINDER and film maker BASIL DEAN. The video also shows previously unreleased newsreel footage of George in Britain, and entertaining front-line troops in Europe and Africa during WW 2.

Featuring: LEANING ON A LAMPOST; MY LITTLE UKULELE; WITH MY LITTLE STICK OF BLACKPOOL ROCK; GRANDAD’S FLANNELETTE NIGHTSHIRT; GUARDING THE HOMES OF THE HOME GUARDS; WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS; ORDINARY PEOPLE; CHINESE LAUNDRY BLUES & more

UKULELE MAN

UKULELE MAN 52 mins

This affectionate tribute was made in 1971 & was narrated by Eddie Waring. There are 14 great songs, motorbike & aeroplane stunts, comedy film clips and “monkey business” with co-stars Gary Marsh, Kay Walsh, Ronald Shiner and others. It also shows the Formby Society at work and play in Blackpool.

Featuring: IF YOU DON’T WANT THE GOODS; GRANDAD’S FLANNELETTE NIGHTSHIRT; WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS; AUNTIE MAGGIE’S REMEDY; RIDING IN THE T.T RACES; MY LITTLE UKULELE; OUR SERGEANT MAJOR (2 versions); BABY; IN MY LITTLE SNAPSHOT ALBUM; MR WU’S A WINDOW CLEANER NOW; OH! DON’T THE WIND BLOW COLD?; BECAUSE I’M SHY; FANLIGHT FANNY; LEANING ON A LAMPOST.