Rent Music Hall and Variety Act: Memories: Vol.1 (1968)
2.9 of 5 from 47 ratings
10h 43min
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A collection of films, shorts and memories of the music hall days.
Theatre Royal (1943)
Though the manager from a famed theatrical family is broke and wants to close his theatre, his staff loyally stands by him. and put together their own show to keep it from falling into a rival producer's hands. Filmed at National Studios Elstree a nice little British Comedy that was previously 'lost'.
A Little of What You Fancy (1968)Filmed in the 1960's. 'A Little of What You Fancy' is a loving tribute to British Music Hall and the likes of Lily Morris, Gus Elen and Ella Shields. Helen Shapiro sings 'The Boy I Love is up in The Gallery. Featuring original archive film of the stars, plus rare prints, portraits and photographs.
Music Hall (1934)
A rare film by Twickenham Film Studios which includes many original music hall acts. A group of theatre workers and artistes come together to organize a Variety Benefit evening for an ailing Music Hall. Also features Olive Sloan, G.H. Elliott, Raymond Newall, Debroy Somers Band, and Macari and his Dutch Serenaders.
Sarah Remembers (1952)
Filmed by Wilf Watters in the 1950s, we listen to stories of living in Hoxton during the bombing and how Hoxton will change soon with Supermarkets and Flats. Memories of The Hoxton Music Hall and endearing personal accounts by one elderly resident 'Sarah'.
Variety Jubilee (1943)
In the early 1900s, two variety stars. Kit Burns and Joe Swann, are staunch friends even when Kit marries Joe's dancing partner Evelyn. Joe fights in the Boer War where a bullet puts an end to his dancing days. He goes to work on the staff at Burns' Music Hall where Kit Jr. soon finds a place in his affections. Kit and Joe purchase the music hall and soon become a success. When WWI erupts, the popularity of the music halls decline, and the Burns and Swann music hall falls into disrepair.
Highlights of Variety (1938)
Highlights from the acts of Bell and Howell Music Hall. Includes singing trio The Radio Three, xylophonist Teddy Brown and a sketch from Harry Tate Jnr.
The Final Finale (1968)
Shot in 1968 by Wilf Watters we follow the demolition of one of London's Greatest Music Halls. The Bedford Theatre, 93-95 Camden High Road, London. The Iconic Music hall was host to many of Britain's Greatest stars and acts and we have unprecedented access around the site as we say a final farewell and watch the demolition.
Say It with Flowers (1934)
When a London market worker and his flower-seller wife fall on hard times, their friends in the market get together to raise money for them via a benefit concert. The stars of the concert are music-hall greats - Charles Coborn ('The man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo"), Florrie Forde ("Has anybody here seen Kelly?") and the superb musical comedy star Marie Kendall, grandmother of the lovely but short-lived Kay Kendall.
London Entertains (1951)
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Christine Forrest, Sonia Clark, Gloria Swanson appears making an escorted tour of the Festival of Britain construction site before its official opening. Bobby Breen, Paul Adam (as Paul Adam and His Mayfair Music). Diana Coupland, Tony Fayne, David Evans, Harry Secombe. Peter Sellers. Ray Ellington, Michael Bentine. Spike Milligan,The Eastbourne Girls Choir, Harold Smart (as Harold Smart at the Hammond Organ) and Les Girls des Folies-Bergere.
Climb Up the Wall (1960)
Stars: Jack Jackson. Glen Mason, Russ Conway, Craig Douglas (only 19!) and Libby Morris performing the musical interludes. It also includes uncredited appearances by Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.
Cavalcade of Variety (1940)
Peter Brough and Archie Andrews present a variety bill that includes Billy Cotton and his Band, Eve Becke, The Australian Air Aces, Bobbie 'Uke' Henshaw and Sam Barton. Also featured are: The Sherman Fisher Girls, The Radio Three, The Arnaut Brothers and The Empire Girls.
Stars on Parade (1936)
Some of the best British Music Hall (Vaudeville ) acts get a chance to perform in this nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Music Hall Greats: Tell Me Another No.1
Dick Hills invites the stars to share stories of how their careers began and their early work on the variety music halls. Find out exactly what-can go wrong, when you're the back end of a pantomime horse or why helping a homeless woman on New Year's Day, wasn't a gift for Dickie Henderson!.
Music Hall Greats: Tell Me Another No.2
Before an invited audience, the stars share memories of the jobs they did before they were famous and their early beginnings in showbusiness. From Norman Wisdom discovering his talents for comedy to Charlie Drake trying to catch a mouse, you will be chuckling along with the audience and host Dick Hills.- Actors:
- Bud Flanagan, Billy Cotton, Eve Becke, Chesney Allen, The Four Air Aces, Peggy Dexter, Bobbie 'Uke' Henshaw, Finlay Currie, George Carney, Sam Barton, Ben Field, Radio Three, Frank E. Franks, Helena Pickard, Phyllis Robins, Debroy Somers Band, G H Elliott, Arnaut Brothers, G.S. Melvin, Olive Sloan
- Directors:
- Thomas Bentley, John Baxter, Robert D. Webb, Wilf Watters, MacLean Rogers, Edwin John Fancey, Michael Winner, Oswald Mitchell
- Producers:
- John Baxter, Ray Donn, Denis Martin, Olive Negus-Fancey, Wilf Watters, F.W. Baker, Julius Hagen, Edwin J. Fancey
- Narrated By:
- Peter Brough, Archie Andrews, Mark Eden
- Writers:
- Bud Flanagan, Austin Melford, Geoffrey Orme, Ray Mackender, Kathleen Butler, Mabel Constanduros, John Baxter, Wallace Orton, H. Fowler Mear, Jimmy Grafton, Edwin J. Fancey
- Studio:
- Renown Pictures
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Romance, Special Interest
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Singer Biopics
