Storyline
Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more. The North of England has always enjoyed its own very particular brand of comedy, best seen today in Coronation Street. 80 years ago however Mancunian Studios produced feature films for the northern masses. Funny Up North tells the story of the Mancunian Studios, its eccentric owner John E Blakeley and its cavalcade of stars including such household names as Arthur Askey, Jimmy Jewell, George Formby and the legendary Frank Randle. Hosted by Professor Chris Lee, the authority on northern cinema, Funny Up North takes you on a journey from its humble beginnings to its sad demise in the 1960s.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
C.P. Lee
Himself
Tony Wilson
Himself
Frank Randle
Himself
George Formby
Himself
Norman Evans
Himself
Arthur Askey
Himself
Jimmy Jewel
Himself
Jimmy James
Himself
Betty Driver
Herself
Harry Korris
Himself
Tessie O'Shea
Herself
Mike Blakely
Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
Funny Up North was released on July 23, 2011.
The runtime of Funny Up North is 1h 14m.
Funny Up North is a Comedy, Documentary movie.
Funny Up North has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Funny Up North is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The main cast of Funny Up North includes C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle.
Funny Up North is originally in English.