MUCH TOO SHY

(A very young Clitheroe with Formby)

A gormless handyman gets into trouble when the potraits of his lady clients are sold to an advertising agency with nude bodies added to them which are then being sold as Soap adverts. A slightly vulgar and talkative farce which restricts the star. Also contains three other stars of British Comedy, Radio star Jimmy Clitheroe is George's brother, and "Carry on" star Charles Hawtrey can also be seen in an early role. The plot is keeping with George's Cheeky image but this film doesn't come anywhere near to George's earlier ATP work.

The Title "Much too Shy" seems to fit perfectly the character that George Formby played in all his films - too bashful and innocent for his own good. But he never gives up hope and when trouble's brewing, he rises to the challenge and always wins through for a "turned out nice again" ending.

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