No Limit

No Limit

1935 · 80 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy

George Shuttleworth is convinced that he has the talent to win the Isle of Man TT races, despite what his neighbours back home in Wigan may think. During the trials, the brakes go on George's bike, 'The Shuttleworth Snap', which he made himself. As a result, he breaks the TT lap record, becoming an instant motor-cycling star. As the big race approaches, George soon realises that other jealous riders will stop at nothing to make sure he does not take part in the race. An early George Formby film and probably his best.

Directed by Monty Banks · Written by Thomas J. Geraghty

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George Formby George Shuttleworth
Florence Desmond Florrie Dibney
Florence Gregson Mrs. Shuttleworth
Edward Rigby Grandpa Shuttleworth
Beatrix Fielden-Kaye Mrs. Horrocks
Peter Gawthorne Mr. Higgins
Howard Douglas Turner
Alf Goddard Norton
Ernest Sefton Mr Hardacre
Eve Lister Rita
Arthur Young Doctor
Evelyn Roberts BBC Commentator

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