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Let George Do It!
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Let George Do It!

1940-07-12 · 82 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Music · War

Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and finds himself in (still uninvaded) Norway. He is mistaken for a fellow British intelligence agent by a woman (Mary), and becomes involved in trying to defeat Nazi agents.

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Directors
Marcel Varnel
Production companies
Ealing Studios, Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

George FormbyGeorge FormbyGeorge Hepplewhite
Phyllis CalvertPhyllis CalvertMary Wilson
Garry MarshGarry MarshMendez
Romney BrentRomney BrentSlim Selwyn
Bernard LeeBernard LeeOscar
Coral BrowneCoral BrowneIris
Helena PickardHelena PickardOscar's Wife
Percy WalshSchwartz, Spy Chieftain
Diana BeaumontDiana BeaumontGreta, Hotel Receptionist
Torin ThatcherTorin ThatcherU-Boat Commander
Donald CalthropDonald CalthropFrederick Strickland
Hal GordonAlf Arbuckle, Dinky Do
Johnnie SchofieldJohnnie SchofieldSolicitous Steward
Daniel BrownBaker (uncredited)
Alec ClunesAlec ClunesOfficer (uncredited)
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldDockside Policeman (uncredited)
Ian FlemingIan FlemingCol. Harcourt (uncredited)
Jack HobbsJack HobbsConway (uncredited)
James KnightPassenger On SS Macaulay (uncredited)
Albert LievenAlbert LievenGerman Radio Operator (uncredited)

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