25 Jul 1960
The Entertainer
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Champagne Charlie
IF IT'S FUN YOU'RE AFTER SEE-Michael Balcon's cavalcade of the old time music-halls CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE
A man from the countryside becomes London’s newest music hall sensation, and competes with a rival music hall performer for the audience’s attention.
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Tommy Trinder Champagne Charlie
Stanley Holloway The Great Vance
Betty Warren Bessie Bellwood
Jean Kent Dolly Bellwood
Austin Trevor The Duke
Robert Wyndham Duckworth (Chairman of the Mogador)
Harry Fowler 'Orace
Drusilla Wills Bessie's Dresser
Joan Carol Cora (Mogador Barmaid)
Bill Shine Mogador Stage Manager
Guy Middleton Tipsy Swell
Frederick Piper Learoyd
Andreas Malandrinos Gatti
Paul Bonifas Targetino
Peter De Greeff Lord Petersfield
Norman Pierce Landlord of Elephant & Castle
Eddie Phillips Tom Sayers
Leslie Clarke Fred Saunders (Leybourne's Brother)
Eric Boon Clinker
Joey Carr Bit Part (uncredited)
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