Thanks -- this is fascinating! I'd not heard any of her songs before (though I think my dad knew a few of them). Interesting that she had such a strong US presence; I'd never have made that connection with Formby, but I guess Hollywood demanded it? I have to agree they could have made a great team -- a quick look around shows they both did panto at the Liverpool Empire, but a few years apart.

(Music sharing works -- I've just added a George Formby album to my iTunes purchases)