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King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942) -- King Arthur Was a Gentleman

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Date of Birth:

6 June 1900, Liverpool, England, UK more

Date of Death:

16 November 1982, London, England, UK more

Mini Biography:

Arthur Askey was a diminutive British comedian, born in 1900. He began... more

Trivia:

The TV rights to all of Arthur Askey's films have been bought by pop... more

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Alternate Names:

Big Hearted Arthur Askey

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Showbiz" (1982)	(1 episode, 1982)	1982	-	-
	AKAs: Ken Dodd's Showbiz (UK: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Showbiz: (#1.6)"
2.	Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978)	Mr. Arkwright	1978	-	3.8 (86)

3.	No Strings (1967) (TV)	Arthur Anders	1967	-	-

4.	"The Dickie Henderson Show" (1960)	(1 episode, 1961)	1961	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Dickie Henderson Show: The Butler (#1.25)"
5.	"The Arthur Askey Show" (1961)	Arthur Pilbeam (unknown episodes)	1961	-	-

6.	"Arthur's Treasured Volumes" (1960)	Raymond Brown (1 episode, 1960)	1960	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Arthur's Treasured Volumes: A Blow in Anger (#1.1)" Raymond Brown
7.	Friends and Neighbours (1959)	Albert Grimshaw	1959	-	-

8.	Make Mine a Million (1959)	Arthur Ashton	1959	-	6.5 (21)

9.	Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956)	Bill Ramsbottom	1956	-	7.6 (9)

10.	"Love and Kisses" (1955)	Bill Brown (5 episodes, 1955)	1955	-	-
	5 TV episodes: "Love and Kisses: Bill Goes on the Stage (#1.5)" Bill Brown "Love and Kisses: Bill Mixes More Trouble (#1.4)" Bill Brown "Love and Kisses: Bill's Bright Ideas (#1.3)" Bill Brown "Love and Kisses: (#1.2)" Bill Brown "Love and Kisses: (#1.1)" Bill Brown
11.	The Love Match (1955)	Bill Brown	1955	-	7.2 (43)

12.	Bees in Paradise (1944)	Arthur Tucker	1944	-	4.4 (31)

13.	Miss London Ltd. (1943)	Arthur Bowman	1943	-	6.4 (22)

14.	King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)	Arthur King	1942	-	5.1 (26)

15.	Back-Room Boy (1942)	Arthur Pilbeam	1942	-	5.9 (55)

16.	I Thank You (1941)	Arthur	1941	-	5.8 (55)

17.	The Ghost Train (1941)	Tommy Gander	1941	-	6.3 (365)

18.	Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt (1940)	Arthur Linden-Jones	1940	-	6.7 (52)

19.	Band Waggon (1940)	(as Big Hearted Arthur Askey) Arthur Askey	1940	-	5.8 (48)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Ladies in Lavender. (2004)	(performer: "Since Father Did a Broadcast on the BBC")	2004	-	7.1 (4,045)

2.	Bees in Paradise (1944)	(performer: "I'M A WOLF ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE")	1944	-	4.4 (31)

3.	Miss London Ltd. (1943)	(performer: "The Moth", "I'm Only Me")	1943	-	6.4 (22)

4.	King Arthur Was a Gentleman (1942)	(performer: "You Know What King Arthur Said", "Honey On My Mind")	1942	-	5.1 (26)

5.	I Thank You (1941)	(performer: "Hello To The Sun", "Half Of Everything Is Yours")	1941	-	5.8 (55)

6.	The Ghost Train (1941)	(performer: "The Seaside Band")	1941	-	6.3 (365)

7.	Band Waggon (1940)	(performer: "The Only One Who's Difficult Is You" (1940), "A Pretty Bird" (1940), "Boomps-A-Daisy" (1940), "Big Hearted Arthur" (uncredited), "Old King Cole" (uncredited))	1940	-	5.8 (48)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Make Mine a Million (1959)	(writer)	1959	-	6.5 (21)

2.	Ramsbottom Rides Again (1956)	(writer)	1956	-	7.6 (9)

3.	Dick Whittington and His Cat (1937) (TV)	(book)	1937	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Looks Familiar" (1970)	Himself - Guest / Himself (12 episodes, 1972-1982)	1982	-	-
	12 TV episodes: "Looks Familiar: (1982-08-03)" Himself - Guest "Looks Familiar: (1981-03-03)" Himself - Guest "Looks Familiar: (1978-12-21)" Himself - Guest "Looks Familiar: (1976-11-30)" Himself - Guest "Looks Familiar: (#3.10)" Himself - Guest 7 episodes not shown.
2.	The Pantomime Dame (1982)	Himself	1982	-	-

3.	"The Good Old Days" (1953)	Himself - Performer (5 episodes, 1972-1980)	1980	-	5.7 (5)
	5 TV episodes: "The Good Old Days: (1980-08-20)" Himself - Performer "The Good Old Days: (1978-02-14)" Himself - Performer "The Good Old Days: (1978-02-07)" Himself - Performer "The Good Old Days: (1974-03-08)" Himself - Performer "The Good Old Days: (1972-04-16)" Himself - Performer
4.	"Clapper Board" (1972)	Himself (2 episodes, 1978)	1978	-	-
	2 TV episodes: "Clapper Board: Arthur Askey: Part 2" Himself "Clapper Board: Arthur Askey: Part 1" Himself
5.	"The Sweepstakes Game" (1976)	Himself - Panellist (2 episodes, 1976)	1976	-	-
	2 TV episodes: "The Sweepstakes Game: (#1.10)" Himself - Panellist "The Sweepstakes Game: (#1.8)" Himself - Panellist
6.	"New Faces" (1973)	Herself - Judge / Himself - Panellist (2 episodes, 1974-1975)	1975	-	-
	2 TV episodes: "New Faces: (#4.1)" Himself - Panellist "New Faces: (#3.1)" Herself - Judge
7.	"This Is Your Life" (1955)	Himself (1 episode, 1974)	1974	-	6.6 (29)
	1 TV episode: "This Is Your Life: Arthur Askey (#15.8)" Himself
8.	The Alf Garnett Saga (1972)	Himself	1972	-	4.9 (47)
	AKAs: The Garnett Saga (UK: alternative title)
9.	"Jokers Wild" (1969)	Himself (3 episodes, 1970-1972)	1971	-	-
	3 TV episodes: "Jokers Wild: (#6.12)" Himself "Jokers Wild: (#3.7)" Himself "Jokers Wild: (#3.6)" Himself
10.	"Stars on Sunday" (1969)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Stars on Sunday: A Gift for Gracie" Himself
11.	"Maggie's Place" (1970)	Himself (1 episode, 1970)	1970	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Maggie's Place: (1970-08-29)" Himself
12.	"The Blackpool Show" (1966)	Himself (1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Blackpool Show: (#1.2)" Himself
13.	"Raise Your Glasses" (1962)	Himself	1962	-	-

14.	"Living It Up" (1957)	Himself (2 episodes, 1957-1958)	1958	-	-
	2 TV episodes: "Living It Up: (#2.1)" Himself "Living It Up: (#1.3)" Himself
15.	"Before Your Very Eyes" (1953)	Himself (8 episodes, 1955-1957)	1957	-	-
	8 TV episodes: "Before Your Very Eyes: (1957-12-16)" Himself "Before Your Very Eyes: (1957-12-02)" Himself "Before Your Very Eyes: (1956-04-20)" Himself "Before Your Very Eyes: (1956-04-06)" Himself "Before Your Very Eyes: (1956-03-23)" Himself 3 episodes not shown.
16.	Jubilee Dinner of the Concert Artistes' Association (1957) (TV)	Himself	1957	-	-

17.	Lancashire Coast (1957)	Himself	1957	-	-

18.	Calling All Stars (1937)	Waiter	1937	-	-


1.	Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) (TV)	(uncredited) Arthur

2.	"Legends"
	1 TV episode: Val Doonican Rocks (2007) Himself
3.	"The Story of Light Entertainment"
	1 TV episode: Radio Stars (2006)
4.	Alma Cogan: The Girl with the Giggle in Her Voice (1991) (TV)	Himself

5.	"Chasing Rainbows - A Nation and Its Music"
	1 TV episode: Running Riot: Music and Humour (1986) Himself
6.	To See Such Fun (1977)	Himself

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