Boots! Boots! (1934) [N/A]

Featuring:
George Formby, Beryl Formby, Arthur Kingsley

Written by:
Jack Cottrell
George Formby
Arthur Mertz

Directed by:
Bert Tracy


Release Date:
July 30, 1934

Original Title:
Boots! Boots!

Genres:
Comedy

Production Companies:
Blakeley's Films (M/C) Ltd.

Production Countries:
United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 80

Musical comedy starring George Formby alongside his wife Beryl in his first ever feature film. George plays John Willie, the shoeshine boy at the upmarket Crestonian Hotel. He's a cheeky little man with no time for authority, a head full of dreams, a pocketful of songs and a heart full of love for the hotel's scullery maid (Beryl Formby). After causing more than his fair share of chaos at the hotel, he finally gets the chance to redeem himself - and show off his hidden musical talents - when he finds himself topping the bill at the hotel's Gala Cabaret Night. Songs include: 'Why Don't Women Like Me?', 'Sitting on the Ice in the Ice Rink' and 'I Could Make a Good Living at That'.

A comedy starring George Formby as John Willie the shoe shine boy for a busy hotel. John is not very good at his job, as he often has trouble trying to pair up the shoes, much to his Manager's annoyance and frustration. Beryl also has a crush on George, who is too naive to notice, until Chambermaid Tonie Forde puts George into the picture. During an altercation with the chief, George lets on that he can sing. Playing his banjo ukulele he entertains his fellow workers. Later, Beryl tells George that she can dance. George helps Beryl develop her dancing skills by accompanying her on his banjo ukulele. The two later show their talents in front of the hotel guests. The manager is so impressed that he tells them that he will be introducing them to his friends. Love blossoms between George and Beryl, with the movie ending with the couple kissing.

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Rankings and Honors

Boots! Boots! (1934) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 4.7/10

Director:
Bert Tracy

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