Much Too Shy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, Much Too Shy is a comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A simple handyman, who also is an amateur artist, gets into trouble when the head and shoulders portraits of some prominent local females are sold without his knowledge to an advertising agency and are published with nude bodies added to them.
Who’s in it. Much Too Shy stars George Formby as George Andy, Kathleen Harrison as Amelia Peabody, Jimmy Clitheroe as Jimmy and Eileen Bennett as Jackie Somers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Much Too Shy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Much Too Shy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Much Too Shy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Much Too Shy (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Much Too Shy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Much Too Shy worth watching?
- Much Too Shy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Much Too Shy?
- Much Too Shy stars George Formby, Kathleen Harrison, Jimmy Clitheroe, Eileen Bennett and Hilda Bayley.
- When was Much Too Shy released?
- Much Too Shy was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.