Off the Dole (1935)
Without a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective agency. He finds himself mixed up with everything from an unfaithful husband who is a secret nudist to a schoolteacher who believes his pupil's father is beating him.
Director: Arthur Mertz
Genre: Comedy, Music
Release Date: June 1, 1935
Cast
- George Formby - John Willie
- Dan Young - The Inimitable Dude Comedian
- Constance Shotter - Sweet and Dainty
- Clifford McLaglen - A Villain And Proud Of It
- Beryl Formby - Grace, Charm, and Ability
- Tully Comber - Measured For His Part
- Wally Patch - Revels In His Part
- Stan Pell - The Most Inoffensive Parson
- Stan Little - Little Jack
- Jimmy Plant - Crisp and Debonair
Screenplay
- John E. Blakeley (Adaptation)
- Arthur Mertz (Adaptation)
- George Formby
Editing: Denis Cantlay
Production: Mancunian Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Arthur Mertz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Off the Dole about?
- Without a job, a young man is given the opportunity to run his ill uncle's private-detective agency. He finds himself mixed up with everything from an unfaithful husband who is a secret nudist to a schoolteacher who believes his pupil's father is beating him.
- Who directed Off the Dole?
- Off the Dole was directed by Arthur Mertz.
- Who stars in Off the Dole?
- Off the Dole stars George Formby, Dan Young, Constance Shotter, Clifford McLaglen, Beryl Formby, Tully Comber.
- What genre is Off the Dole?
- Off the Dole is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Off the Dole produced?
- Off the Dole was produced in United Kingdom.