Get Cracking
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Synopsis
Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank.
Details
- Marcel Varnel
- May 17, 1943
- Released
- United Kingdom
- Columbia Pictures
- 1h 36m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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George FormbyGeorge Singleton -
Dinah SheridanMary Pemberton -
Edward RigbySam Elliott -
Ronald ShinerEverett Manley -
Frank PettingellAlf Pemberton -
Wally PatchSgt. Joe Preston -
E. V. H. EmmettCommentator (voice)
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Frank AtkinsonStation Master -
Harry FowlerBoy on Skates -
Vera FrancesIrene -
Irene HandlMaggie Turner -
Mike JohnsonJosh
