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Keep Fit

Sep 22 I only recently got to see this George Formby film for the first time. I dont know why but it appears to be hard to get hold of , not sure if its ever been on Uk television in my lifetime. When i was growing up it always seemed to the same ones on Tv, mainly "Bell Bottom George". Well i am pleased to say this one is more of the same and on par with most of his other films, but for some reason when you buy a box set like i have, this along with a couple of others are never included, (Feather Your Nest) is another one. Typical of a George Formby comedy and if you are watching it i assume you already like George Formby and you know what to expect, i think there is only one i have seen that i dont like and its not typical for George Formby and that is "Boots Boots". Its worth 7.5/8 basically the same as most of the George Formby films.

George Formbys film career was starting to get into its stride with this film.The well worn formula for his Ealing films was now established.Gormless George wins the girls hand,beats the posh rival and sings a few songs.This film was written and directed by Anthony Kimmins who was a contract director with Ealing and who directed both George and Gracie Fields film careers during their respective times at the studio.The theme of the film is based on the fitness campaign promoted by the government in the 1930s.There were large displays put on.i believe there was one at Wembley Stadium at which the King and Queen were present.It was more Womens Institute style and not nearly as militarised as the equivalent Nazi fitness movement,which of course was rather more sinister.In conclusion if you like Formby you will like this film.If you do not then forget it.