Where to watch Get Cracking (1943) in the UK
Get Cracking (1943) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
George joins the Home Guard and saves the day with his secret weapon!
Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Get Cracking.
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George FormbyGeorge Singleton -
Dinah SheridanMary Pemberton -
Edward RigbySam Elliott -
Ronald ShinerEverett Manley -
Frank PettingellAlf Pemberton -
Wally PatchSgt. Joe Preston -
E. V. H. EmmettCommentator (voice)
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Frank AtkinsonStation Master
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Get Cracking (1943) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
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