That Was a Short Day! - Britmovie

Bridon · 10-05-2008, 09:57 AM

Many years ago in the 60's when Sunday afternoon TV often used to show an old B&W film such as Old Mother Riley and George Formby etc, I remember a B&W Comedy film whereby the characters were in or near a lighthouse after dark. The light flashed and one of the characters came out with the line "That was a short day" which we all found very funny at the time...( I know we needed to get out more in those days!!)

Anyway, I cannot remember the title of the film at all and it has bugged me ever since.

I have a recollection that the character involved may have been Moore Marriot but cannot be certain.

Anyone have any clues?

Regards.

Bridon

billy farmer · 10-05-2008, 10:02 AM

back room boy (1942) starring arthur askey, moore marriott, graham moffatt and googie withers.

Bridon · 10-05-2008, 10:05 AM

Blimey that was quick...Thanks a million Billy......

Regards.

Bridon

10-05-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
Bridon has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dorset (UK) Posts: 7 Country: iTrader: (0)	That Was a Short Day! Many years ago in the 60's when Sunday afternoon TV often used to show an old B&W film such as Old Mother Riley and George Formby etc, I remember a B&W Comedy film whereby the characters were in or near a lighthouse after dark. The light flashed and one of the characters came out with the line "That was a short day" which we all found very funny at the time...( I know we needed to get out more in those days!!) Anyway, I cannot remember the title of the film at all and it has bugged me ever since. I have a recollection that the character involved may have been Moore Marriot but cannot be certain. Anyone have any clues? Regards. Bridon

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10-05-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
billy farmer is a happy member Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: aylsham norfolk Posts: 79 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (4)	back room boy (1942) starring arthur askey, moore marriott, graham moffatt and googie withers.

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Bridon has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dorset (UK) Posts: 7 Country: iTrader: (0)	Blimey that was quick...Thanks a million Billy...... Regards. Bridon