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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.
Original Release
06/01/1935
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dan Young | The Inimitable Dude Comedian / John Willie's Manager |
| Constance Shotter | Sweet and Dainty / Irene Manners |
| Clifford McLaglen | A Villain And Proud Of It / Dick Manners |
| Beryl Formby | Grace, Charm, and Ability / Miss Seymour |
| Tully Comber | Measured For His Part / Rex Raymond |
| Wally Patch | Revels In His Part / Detective Brown |
| Stan Pell | The Most Inoffensive Parson / The Parson |
| Daisy Maynard | John Willie's Mother |
| Stan Little | Little Jack / Jack Raymond |
| Jimmy Plant | Crisp and Debonair / Dole Office Manager |
Directors
Writers
George Formby, Arthur Mertz, John E. Blakeley
Creators
Arthur Mertz, John E. Blakeley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dan Young | The Inimitable Dude Comedian / John Willie's Manager |
| Constance Shotter | Sweet and Dainty / Irene Manners |
| Clifford McLaglen | A Villain And Proud Of It / Dick Manners |
| Beryl Formby | Grace, Charm, and Ability / Miss Seymour |
| Tully Comber | Measured For His Part / Rex Raymond |
| Wally Patch | Revels In His Part / Detective Brown |
| Stan Pell | The Most Inoffensive Parson / The Parson |
| Daisy Maynard | John Willie's Mother |
| Stan Little | Little Jack / Jack Raymond |
| Jimmy Plant | Crisp and Debonair / Dole Office Manager |
| Len Martin | Eccentric Musician |
| The 16 Boy Choristers | |
| The 12 London Babes | |
| The Twilight Blondes | |
| The 24 Bathing Belles | |
| Arthur L. Ward | Orchestra Leader |
| Howard Douglas | Music Shop Manager |
| George Formby | John Willie |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John E. Blakeley | Producer |
