Summaries

The story of a 19th century English music hall performer and life behind the scenes.

With London of the 1860s and the gas-lit music halls providing the locale, most of the first half of the film is taken up with either Tommy Trinder or Stanley Holloway singing songs. The plot concerns a feud between two music halls and, then, their joint efforts to keep from being closed by municipal authorities. Supporting the two singing stars are Betty Warren, owner of one of the music halls; her daughter, Jean Kent, who is in love with a nobleman, and Harry Fowler as a backstage assistant.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • mother daughter relationship
  • 1860s
  • stock footage
  • showbusiness
  • music hall
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date Sep 23, 1945
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Brunswick Village, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7GB, UK
Production companies Ealing Studios

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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