Rent George Formby: Formby's Farewell (1960)
0h 49min
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- Synopsis:
Here is the final concert of our much-loved Lancashire comedian. At 56, he still oozes talent and humour as he takes us through many surprising revelations in his showbiz career. Supported by a full orchestra, and with no guest stars, this show is a lasting testimony to the many years of laughter and song he brought to us.
George Sings...
- It Serves You Right
- Down the Old Coal Hole
- Swim Little Fish
- Guarding the Home of the Home Guards
- Sitting on the Ice...
- When I'm Cleaning Windows
- Chinese Laundry Blues
- Leaning on a Lampost
Bonus Songs:
- Andy the Handy Man
- They Laughed When I Started To PlayThis show, in December 1960, was filmed just 10 weeks before he died. In 1961, we formed the George Formby Society with thousands of fans from 6 to 96, which still thrives with his 'happy-go-lucky' style of musical fun. - Actors:
- George Formby
- Directors:
- Yvonne Littlewood
- Producers:
- Richard Afton, Harry Carlisle
- Studio:
- MasterSound
- Genres:
- Comedy, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest, TV Classics, TV Comedies
- Collections:
- Topping the Music Hall Bill
