Funny Up North
"The History Of Northern Comedy"
Originally released in 2011. Funny Up North is a comedy/documentary film. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, and Frank Randle
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Funny Up North about?
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...
How long is Funny Up North?
Funny Up North has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Funny Up North released?
Funny Up North was released on July 23, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Funny Up North?
The main cast of Funny Up North includes C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle, George Formby, Norman Evans.