Bell-Bottom George
“He's all at sea!”
Synopsis
George is an unwilling civilian during the war. When an enlisted friend switches clothes with him in order to go to a party, George finds himself mistakenly pressed into the navy, where he gets involved with pretty Ann Firth and caught up in a subplot involving German spies.
Top Cast
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George Formby
George Blake
Anne Firth
Pat
Reginald Purdell
Birdie Edwards
Peter Murray-Hill
Shapley
Manning Whiley
Church
Hugh Dempster
White
Dennis Wyndham
Black
Charles Farrell
Jim Bennett
Eliot Makeham
Johnson
Peter Gawthorne
Adm. Sir William Coltham
Jane Welsh
Rita
George Spence
Sailor in Marching Contingent (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Dryhurst, Peter Fraser
- Original Title
- Bell-Bottom George
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Columbia British Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Edward Dryhurst, Peter Fraser, Peter Creswell, Richard Fisher
Basil Emmott, Roy Fogwell
Max Brenner
Marcel Varnel
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
Marcel Varnel
Producer
Edward Dryhurst
Screenplay
Peter Fraser
Screenplay
Max Brenner
Editor
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Roy Fogwell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell-Bottom George
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What is Bell-Bottom George about?
George is an unwilling civilian during the war. When an enlisted friend switches clothes with him in order to go to a party, George finds himself mistakenly pressed into the navy, where he gets involved with pretty Ann Firth and caught up in a subplot involving German spies.
Who directed Bell-Bottom George?
Bell-Bottom George was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Bell-Bottom George?
The principal cast of Bell-Bottom George includes George Formby, Anne Firth, Reginald Purdell, Peter Murray-Hill, Manning Whiley.
When was Bell-Bottom George released and how long is it?
Bell-Bottom George was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bell-Bottom George?
Bell-Bottom George holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).