Off the Dole

Off the Dole

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Arthur Mertz
Produced by John E. Blakeley
Written by
  • John E. Blakeley
  • Arthur Mertz
Starring
Music by Arthur L Ward
Cinematography John W. Boyle
Edited by Dennis Cantlan
Production
company
Release dates
September 1935
Running time
87 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Off the Dole is a 1935 British film starring George Formby. Formby appeared as John Willie, a stage character originally developed by his father, George Formby, Sr.; Beryl Formby, Formby Jnr's wife, also appeared in the film.

Plot

John Willie has his dole denied him for moonlighting and not trying to find work. His uncle asks him to take over his detective agency.

Cast

Background/production

Off the Dole cost £3,000 to make, and earned £80,000 at the box office.[1] As with Formy's previous fil, Boots! Boots!, the film was in a revue format, and also showed Formby in the role of John Willie; Beryl was his co-star.[2][3] According to Formby's biographer, the cultural historian Jeffrey Richards, the two films "are an invaluable record of the pre-cinematic Formby at work".[4]

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