Funny Up North
The History Of Northern Comedy
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Funny Up North
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Release Date: 2011-07-23
- Runtime: 74 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6324
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
C.P. Lee
as Himself
Tony Wilson
as Himself
Frank Randle
as Himself
George Formby
as Himself
Norman Evans
as Himself
Arthur Askey
as Himself
Jimmy Jewel
as Himself
Jimmy James
as Himself
Betty Driver
as Herself
Harry Korris
as Himself
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Funny Up North?▼
Funny Up North is a Comedy, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2011-07-23.
Who are the main actors in Funny Up North?▼
The main cast includes C.P. Lee, Tony Wilson, Frank Randle, George Formby, Norman Evans, .
Where can I watch Funny Up North online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Funny Up North is available.
Is Funny Up North based on a true story?▼
The History Of Northern Comedy
What is the IMDb rating of Funny Up North?▼
Funny Up North has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Funny Up North?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Funny Up North?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Funny Up North filmed?▼
Funny Up North was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Funny Up North?▼
The total runtime of Funny Up North is 74 minutes.
Is Funny Up North suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Funny Up North?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Funny Up North.
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