George Formby

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Wigan, Lancashire, UK

George Formby, born in Wigan, Lancashire, UK, began his career as a artist in 1921. He enjoyed success on stage, in song, and later on film until his death in 1961 at the age of 57. He was the top British box office draw in the 30’s and early 40’s.

He is perhaps best known for upbeat songs, featuring his trademark Lancashire accent, syncopated and playing and laden with sly , such as Chinese Laundry Blues and When I’m Cleaning Windows.

His films were typically slapstick , playing on his music hall persona, and reached their greatest heights of popularity during the war years. Films such as Let George Do It (titled “To Heil With Hitler” in America), which features Formby punching Adolf Hitler in the face during a speech, were usually highly patriotic and designed to lift the spirits of the worn out population.

He passed away following a heart attack in March, 1961. His domineering long-term manager and wife Beryl, who had controlled his career since they married in 1924, had died 4 months earlier.
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