Trouble Brewing
“Fast Furious Formby Fun!”
Synopsis
Ealing comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters. Posing as a wrestler and waiter in his investigative efforts, George proves a greater menace to public order than the criminals he is chasing.
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George Formby
George Gullip
Googie Withers
Mary Brown
Gus McNaughton
Bill Pike
Esma Cannon
Maid
Garry Marsh
A.G. Brady
C. Denier Warren
Major Hopkins
Beatrix Fielden-Kaye
Housekeeper
Joss Ambler
Lord Redhill
Ronald Shiner
Bridgewater
Martita Hunt
Mme Berdi
Basil Radford
Guest at Madame Berdi's
Hal Gordon
Brewery Truck Driver
James Knight
Brewery Foreman
Harry Terry
Race Card Seller / Slush Passer
Jack Vyvyan
Policeman Playing Cards
Elsie Wagstaff
Mrs. Hopkins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Kimmins
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Michael Hogan, Anthony Kimmins
- Original Score
- Van Phillips
- Original Title
- Trouble Brewing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Associated Talking Pictures (ATP), Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Kimmins
Angus MacPhail, Michael Hogan, Anthony Kimmins
Van Phillips
Ernest Aldridge
Jack Kitchin
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Kimmins
Director
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Jack Kitchin
Producer
Van Phillips
Original Music Composer
Michael Hogan
Screenplay
Anthony Kimmins
Screenplay
Ernest Aldridge
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble Brewing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trouble Brewing about?
Ealing comedy starring music hall star George Formby. An eager newspaper reporter (Formby) goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters. Posing as a wrestler and waiter in his investigative efforts, George proves a greater menace to public order than the criminals he is chasing.
Who directed Trouble Brewing?
Trouble Brewing was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Who stars in Trouble Brewing?
The principal cast of Trouble Brewing includes George Formby, Googie Withers, Gus McNaughton, Esma Cannon, Garry Marsh.
When was Trouble Brewing released and how long is it?
Trouble Brewing was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Trouble Brewing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trouble Brewing was composed by Van Phillips.