---
title: "Let George Do It!"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/let-george-do-it-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 164142
imdb_id: "tt0032699"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Let George Do It! (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Let George Do It!" (1940).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventions (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Let George Do It! (also known as Murder in Bergen; US title: To Hell With Hitler)
Year: 1940
Genre: Comedy, Music, and War; British black-and-white comedy musical war film.
Director: Marcel Varnel
Starring: George Formby
Writers: Basil Dearden, John Dighton, Angus MacPhail, and Austin Melford.
Runtime: 1h 22m
Release Date (US): 10/13/1940
Plot: Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and finds himself in (still uninvaded) Norway. He is mistaken for a fellow British intelligence agent by a woman (Mary), and becomes involved in trying to defeat Nazi agents.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Let George Do It

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marcel Varnel
- **Networks / Studios**: Ealing Studios, Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Formby** as *George Hepplewhite*
- **Phyllis Calvert** as *Mary Wilson*
- **Garry Marsh** as *Mendez*
- **Romney Brent** as *Slim Selwyn*
- **Bernard Lee** as *Oscar*
- **Coral Browne** as *Iris*
- **Helena Pickard** as *Oscar's Wife*
- **Percy Walsh** as *Schwartz, Spy Chieftain*
- **Diana Beaumont** as *Greta, Hotel Receptionist*
- **Torin Thatcher** as *U-Boat Commander*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Let George Do It! online?
Let George Do It! is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Let George Do It! worth watching?
Let George Do It! holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Let George Do It! and when was it released?
Let George Do It! is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Let George Do It!?
Let George Do It! was directed by Marcel Varnel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Let George Do It! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/164142)
- [Let George Do It! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_George_Do_It!)
- [Let George Do It! (1940)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)

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