British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Back-room Boy. Image shows left to right: Jane (Vera Frances), Arthur Pilbeam (Arthur Askey). Credit: ITV, Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited
Back-room Boy

Back-room Boy

  • 1942 film

Meteorologist Arthur Pilbeam finds himself stationed in a remote lighthouse, but nowhere near alone as he initially believes. Stars Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers, Vera Frances and more.

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Press clippings

Arthur Askey was on top of the pips in the wartime film Back-Room Boy

Nic Garner sheds more light on a film starring the comedian and actor.

Nic Garner, The Guardian, 16th February 2024

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