Off the Dole
Synopsis
Without a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective agency. He finds himself mixed up with everything from an unfaithful husband who is a secret nudist to a schoolteacher who believes his pupil's father is beating him.
Top Cast
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George Formby
John Willie
Dan Young
The Inimitable Dude Comedian
Constance Shotter
Sweet and Dainty
Clifford McLaglen
A Villain And Proud Of It
Beryl Formby
Grace, Charm, and Ability
Tully Comber
Measured For His Part
Wally Patch
Revels In His Part
Stan Pell
The Most Inoffensive Parson
Stan Little
Little Jack
Jimmy Plant
Crisp and Debonair
Arthur L. Ward
Orchestra Leader
Daisy Maynard
John Willie's Mother
Len Martin
Eccentric Musician
Howard Douglas
Music Shop Manager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Mertz
- Screenplay & Story
- John E. Blakeley, Arthur Mertz, George Formby
- Original Title
- Off the Dole
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Mancunian Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Mertz
John E. Blakeley, Arthur Mertz, George Formby
Denis Cantlay
John E. Blakeley
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Mertz
Director
George Formby
Writer
John E. Blakeley
Producer
Denis Cantlay
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off the Dole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off the Dole about?
Without a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective agency. He finds himself mixed up with everything from an unfaithful husband who is a secret nudist to a schoolteacher who believes his pupil's father is beating him.
Who directed Off the Dole?
Off the Dole was directed by Arthur Mertz.
Who stars in Off the Dole?
The principal cast of Off the Dole includes George Formby, Dan Young, Constance Shotter, Clifford McLaglen, Beryl Formby.
When was Off the Dole released and how long is it?
Off the Dole was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.