Get Cracking
"George joins the Home Guard and saves the day with his secret weapon!"
Originally released in 1943. Get Cracking is a comedy/war film. directed by Marcel Varnel.
Starring George Formby, Dinah Sheridan, and Edward Rigby
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Formby
as George Singleton
Dinah Sheridan
as Mary Pemberton
Edward Rigby
as Sam Elliott
Ronald Shiner
as Everett Manley
Frank Pettingell
as Alf Pemberton
Wally Patch
as Sgt. Joe Preston
E. V. H. Emmett
as Commentator (voice)
Frank Atkinson
as Station Master
Harry Fowler
as Boy on Skates
Vera Frances
as Irene
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Get Cracking about?
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 (Bri...
Who directed Get Cracking?
Get Cracking was directed by Marcel Varnel.
How long is Get Cracking?
Get Cracking has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Get Cracking released?
Get Cracking was released on May 17, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Get Cracking?
The main cast of Get Cracking includes George Formby, Dinah Sheridan, Edward Rigby, Ronald Shiner, Frank Pettingell.