Jilted by his fiancee, Arthur Pilbeam gets a job as far away from women as possible. Alone in a lighthouse, he soon finds that 12 other people end up living on the tiny island. Thirteen is an unlucky number; and one-by-one they disappear ...
Back-Room Boy (1942) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Mason, released on April 15, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt and Googie Withers. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Arthur Askey
as Arthur Pilbeam
Moore Marriott
as Jerry
Graham Moffatt
as Albert
Googie Withers
as Bobbie
Vera Frances
as Jane
Joyce Howard
as Betty
John Salew
as Steve Mason
George Merritt
as Uncle
Eileen Bennett
as Bit Player
Philip Friend
as Damon Ravel
Aubrey Mallalieu
as West
D.J. Williams
as McIntyre
Directed by Herbert Mason, written by J.O.C. Orton, Val Guest and Val Guest, produced by Edward Black.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 12 ratings.
Lumee! More Women. Arthur Askey plays Arthur Pilbeam, who after recently being jilted by his fiancé swears off women and seeks employment away from them. He lands a post at a remote lighthouse on one of the Scotish Isles, here he thinks he's finally cracked it and can enjoy solitude whilst providing the meteorological bulletins. However, his peace is soon shattered when young Jane walks into his life, she…
Reviewed on May 3, 2014
This is quite a fun outing for Arthur Askey. He is transferred from the BBC in London to a lonely lighthouse to set up a weather station. Needless to say, it's wet, windy and downright dreich in his new home. Then in the best traditions of "Whisky Galore" there is shipwreck. This time, though, it's not booze - but buxom beauties that find themselves stranded and he finds himself completely bamboozled. He is soon…
Reviewed on April 1, 2023
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The main cast of Back-Room Boy (1942) includes Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers and Vera Frances. The film was directed by Herbert Mason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Back-Room Boy was released on April 15, 1942 and runs for 1h 22m.
Back-Room Boy (1942) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.