Back-Room Boy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, Back-Room Boy is a comedy film directed by Herbert Mason, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Back-Room Boy stars Arthur Askey as Arthur Pilbeam, Moore Marriott as Jerry, Graham Moffatt as Albert and Googie Withers as Bobbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Back-Room Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back-Room Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back-Room Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back-Room Boy (1942)?
- In US, Back-Room Boy is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back-Room Boy worth watching?
- Back-Room Boy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back-Room Boy?
- Back-Room Boy stars Arthur Askey, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers and Vera Frances.
- When was Back-Room Boy released?
- Back-Room Boy was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.