Bobbie Comber (1886 -1942), comedian and actor, appeared in several films and made many records (probably the best known would be \"Barnacle Bill The Sailor\") in the 1930s. He would probably be better known today had he survived to work in the post war period but, regrettably he died fairly young in 1942.
You can see Bobbie performing this song on the Britsih Pathe website: click this link: http://www.britishpathe.com/video/bobbie-comber
In his appearance and mannerisms Bobbie rather reminds me of Ronnie Barker; obviously a very funny and talented man.
This song is played here on my old Grundig TK14 tape recorder.