Boots! Boots!

1934
1h 20m

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Beryl Formby and George Formby in Boots! Boots! (1934)

This George Formby film is packed with songs in the inimitable Formby fashion (including the controversial 'Little Ukulele') and guest appearances by his wife Beryl, this is essential viewin... Read allThis George Formby film is packed with songs in the inimitable Formby fashion (including the controversial 'Little Ukulele') and guest appearances by his wife Beryl, this is essential viewing for all fans of Formby and British musicals!This George Formby film is packed with songs in the inimitable Formby fashion (including the controversial 'Little Ukulele') and guest appearances by his wife Beryl, this is essential viewing for all fans of Formby and British musicals!

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4.8/10

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George Formby

John Willie - Boots

Beryl Formby

Snooky - Scullery Maid
(as Beryl)

Arthur Kingsley

Manager

Tonie Forde

Marie - Chambermaid

Lilian Keyes

Lady Royston
(as Lillian Keyes)

Donald Read

Sir Alfred Royston
(as Donald Reid)

Constance Fletcher

Mrs. Clifford

Wallace Bosco

Mr. Clifford

Betty Driver

Betty

Myfanwy Southern

Peggy - Reception Clerk

Harry Hudson

Cabaret
(as Harry Hudson and his band)

Bert Tracy

Chef
(uncredited)

Dan Young

Guest
(uncredited)

Director
- Bert Tracy
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Trivia
The movie was shot in a studio situated above a taxi garage and a bell system had to be rung when they wanted to do a take so that the cabs wouldn't be heard on screen.

Quotes
John Willie: If you had any more sense you'd be daft!

Alternate versions
Re-released in an edited 52-minute version. For many years this was thought to be the only available print. However, in 2000, a nitrate version of the original full-length film was found, and is in the process of being restored.

Connections
Featured in The Betty Driver Story (2011)

Soundtracks
Baby
Written by Jack Cottrell
Performed by George Formby

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2/10

For Formby fanatics only

Possibly has a certain curiosity value for lifelong members of the George Formby Appreciation Society; his first ever film, and with wife Beryl in it too.

But its got no credible story, a hammy script, wooden acting, static camera, hardly any direction, and zero narrative propulsion or purpose.

It looks like it got made for about 10 bob.

Most of the disconnected bits of sketches and set ups don't work in isolation either; comedic routines, like the excruciatingly infantile "No, I'm you, and you're me" skit are embarrassingly unfunny.

I suppose if you're a die-hard Formby fan you'll forgive how inept it is just to hear songs like "Why Don't Women Like Me?" and "Sitting On The Ice In The Ice Rink".

Boots! Boots! is only worth watching for the dedicated George Formby Completist.