The life and career of a larrikin comedian who found success on stage, in movies and on the wireless during the '20s, '30s and '40s. The film analyses his importance to the culture of Australian comedy.

George Wallace, larrikin comedian found success on stage, in movies and on the wireless. Audiences of the '20s, '30s and '40s recognized in George the unvarnished Aussie, his humor mirroring the working class Australia of his time. FUNNY BY GEORGE follows the life and career of George Wallace and analyses his importance to the culture of Australian comedy.