Back-room Boy. Image shows left to right: Jane (Vera Frances), Arthur Pilbeam (Arthur Askey). Credit: ITV, Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited
Back-room Boy

Back-room Boy

  • 1942 film

Meteorologist Arthur Pilbeam finds himself stationed in a remote lighthouse, but nowhere near alone as he initially believes. Stars Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers, Vera Frances and more.

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The Arthur Askey Collection DVD

Arthur Askey, the quintessential British comedy genius, made his film debut in 1937 and is regarded as one of the most inventive comedy performers ever to come out of Britain. Presented in this newly-repackaged box set, this range of comedy classics demonstrates how 'big-hearted Arthur' paved the way for many...

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