20 Apr 1951
On the Riviera
In this fast-paced remake of the Maurice Chevalier vehicle Folies Bergère, talented Danny Kaye plays both a performer and a heroic French military pilot.
And a Nightingale Sang
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Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Top Billed Cast
Phyllis Logan Helen
Tom Watt Norman
Joan Plowright Mam
John Woodvine George
Stephen Tompkinson Eric
Pippa Hinchley Joyce
Willie Ross Harold, the Communist
Des Young Andie
Val McLane Hotel Owner
Lyn Douglas Andie's Landlady
Joe Ging Father Kennelly
Will Hays Painter
Harry Herring Painter
Donald McBride Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason Army Guard
Les Wilde Older Soldier
Phil Knowles Vince
Simon Stravoscoufis Mel
Denise Welch Girl at Dance
John Moran Band Vocalist
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