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Babelfish
24th June 2007, 09:21
Found this during a YT trawl. (where necessary: FTRPP)

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BigG
24th June 2007, 09:50
The old Isle of Man TT course, that was funny old Aj's Manx etc, were did you dig it up from or did you just dig it up on U Tube.
xgnr
24th June 2007, 09:57
Fantastic, love the scene where they have a bit of biffo then tear off again ..Classic
deanohit
24th June 2007, 10:22
Hahahaha,thats awesome man,great find
Paul in NZ
24th June 2007, 10:58
I have the full movie on DVD - its actually pretty good
kneescraper
24th June 2007, 11:24
Heheheh thats hard case.
McJim
24th June 2007, 11:56
'eee 'e sounds like Boomer! :rofl:
oldrider
24th June 2007, 12:44
Enjoyed that, brings back some memories. :shit: John.
Babelfish
24th June 2007, 14:23
The old Isle of Man TT course, that was funny old Aj's Manx etc, were did you dig it up from or did you just dig it up on U Tube.

Yeah man, just stumbled onto it. I'd never heard of it, and completely forgot that Formby did movies aswell as "standin' by the lamp post on the corner o' the street in case a certain little lady waaaaaaaaalks byyyyyyyyy".....sing it with me...."ooooooo meeeeeeeee, oooooooo myyyyyyyyyy, I hope the little lady comes byyyyyyyy"

Had a stiff right hook on him (actually he was a right fiery fucker too by all accounts)
xwhatsit
24th June 2007, 15:43
Bahahah that's hilarious. I've never seen such a bizarre thing.

`Ahahah haha -- nev'r tooched me!'
Big Dog
24th June 2007, 16:07
I have the full movie on DVD - its actually pretty good
Sounds like a cracker.

Where would one lay hands on such a movie?
Baldyheed
24th June 2007, 16:19
Very enjoyable movie. Have it dvd myself. If anyone wants a copy, for a nominal fee, just let me know.
Baldyheed
24th June 2007, 16:20
And not bad as well, considering it was made in 1937
Paul in NZ
24th June 2007, 18:34
Sounds like a cracker.

Where would one lay hands on such a movie?

DUKE marketing have a bunch of stuff you can order over the net
Big Dave
24th June 2007, 19:46
Nice - but I suspect it was not actual racing footage - probably fiction is my guess.
Paul in NZ
24th June 2007, 19:47
Nice - but I suspect it was not actual racing footage - probably fiction is my guess.

Yup - its a comedy - love story...
Babelfish
24th June 2007, 19:48
Nice - but I suspect it was not actual racing footage - probably fiction is my guess.

:mellow: really? what a spoiler, I thought mid race biffo was standard. :drool:
quallman1234
24th June 2007, 21:33
Not bad at all!
Babelfish
25th June 2007, 06:46
I think the stunts pulled were amazing considering they would have had fuck all protection back then
xwhatsit
25th June 2007, 11:29
I think the stunts pulled were amazing considering they would have had fuck all protection back then

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>That's what I was thinking too -- stuff even sliding down the road with a big heavy AJS 350 single on your leg.
Babelfish
25th June 2007, 19:32
No to mention sliding off right next to a building, through a fence etc. I think I've watched it about 20 times now and I'm still glued to it
Paul in NZ
25th June 2007, 19:40
George Formby was a pretty interesting guy really - 'The Lancastrian Chaplin'

Back in the day - he was the man!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Formby

He was also a pretty fair comedic signer and you still hear him on the 'old time' stations. The Goons etc were influenced by people like this!!

Songs include!

"Auntie Maggie's Remedy"
"Chinese Laundry Blues"
"The Isle of Man"
"The Window Cleaner"/"When I'm Cleaning Windows (Audio sample)
"Leaning on a Lamppost"
"With my Little Ukulele in my Hand"
"With my Little Stick of Blackpool Rock"
"Mother What'll I do Now"
"Mr Wu's A Window Cleaner Now"
"Mr Wu's An Air Raid Warden Now"
"Our Sergeant Major"
"My Grandad's Flanalette Night Shirt"

Cheers
Babelfish
25th June 2007, 19:49
I always remember his little chuckle between lines singing. Great stuff. Apparently had a wicked temper though, and a boozer....but then what comedian didnt back then. My grandad told me a few stories about him (my family is from lancashire/derbyshire) when I was over....none I can recall apart from the temper bit...funny what you retain