Music Hall Parade is a 1939 British musical film directed by Oswald Mitchell.[1] The film featured Glen Raynham, Richard Norris (actor), and Charles Sewell. Sid Palmer also had a role. The story is about a daughter who works to keep her father's music hall going after his death.[1] The film was reissued in 1940 as Cavalcade of Variety.[2] The film was produced at the Walton on Thames studios.[3] Renown Pictures released a digitally remastered edition of the film in 2011.
Music Hall Parade | |
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Directed by | Oswald Mitchell |
Screenplay by | Oswald Mitchell Con West |
Produced by | Oswald Mitchell |
Starring | Glen Raynham Richard Norris Charles Sewell |
Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
Edited by | Daniel Birt |
Music by | Percival Mackey (musical director) |
Production company | Butcher's Film Service |
Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service (UK) |
Release date | 1939 (UK) |
Running time | 80 min. |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Billy Cotton and his Band perform in the film.[4]
TV Guide called it above average with a thin plot but fun acts.[5] Monthly Film Bulletin gave a similar assessment, praising the variety acts and noting the slim plot.[6]
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