I Didn't Do It
Originally released in 1945. I Didn't Do It is a comedy/crime film. directed by Marcel Varnel.
Starring George Formby, Billy Caryll, and Hilda Mundy
Synopsis
Gormless George Trotter (George Formby) moves down from Manchester to the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune on the stage - only to find himself the prime suspect in a bizarre murder mystery! Whilst staying at Ma Tubbs' theatrical boarding house, a man is murdered in the room right next door to George. When George tries to solve the mystery, he ends up presenting the police with a whole load of clues - all of which point to him as the culprit! Now George must uncover the real murderer himself, with the help of his showbiz friends, his little Ukulele and a fiendishly cunning song! This delightful comedy musical includes three full-length musical numbers - The Daring Young Man, She's Got Two of Everything and I'd Like a Dream Like That.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Formby
as George Trotter
Billy Caryll
as Tiger Tubbs
Hilda Mundy
as Ma Tubbs
Gaston Palmer
as Le Grand Gaston
Jack Daly
as Terry O'Rourke
Carl Jaffe
as Hilary Vance
Marjorie Browne
as Betty Dickson
Wally Patch
as Det Sgt. Carp
Ian Fleming
as Chief Inspr. Twyning
Vincent Holman
as Erasmus Montague
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia British Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Didn't Do It about?
Gormless George Trotter (George Formby) moves down from Manchester to the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune on the stage - only to find himself the prime suspect in a bizarre mu...
Who directed I Didn't Do It?
I Didn't Do It was directed by Marcel Varnel.
How long is I Didn't Do It?
I Didn't Do It has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was I Didn't Do It released?
I Didn't Do It was released on August 6, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Didn't Do It?
The main cast of I Didn't Do It includes George Formby, Billy Caryll, Hilda Mundy, Gaston Palmer, Jack Daly.