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Back-Room Boy (1942)

Movie ★ 6.6 82 min

Comedy

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 ...

Herbert Mason Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 15, 1942
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0034488
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Cast

Arthur Askey Arthur Askey Arthur Pilbeam Moore Marriott Moore Marriott Jerry Graham Moffatt Graham Moffatt Albert Googie Withers Googie Withers Bobbie Vera Frances Vera Frances Jane Joyce Howard Joyce Howard Betty John Salew John Salew Steve Mason George Merritt George Merritt Uncle Eileen Bennett Eileen Bennett Bit Player Philip Friend Philip Friend Damon Ravel Aubrey Mallalieu Aubrey Mallalieu West D.J. Williams McIntyre

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Frequently asked questions

What is Back-Room Boy about?
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 ...
Who directed Back-Room Boy?
Back-Room Boy was directed by Herbert Mason.
Who stars in Back-Room Boy?
Back-Room Boy stars Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers.
When was Back-Room Boy released?
Back-Room Boy is a 1942 comedy film.
Where can I watch Back-Room Boy?
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