The Show Goes On
Not to be confused with The show must go on.
For the song, see The Show Goes On (song). For the TV series, see The Show Goes On (TV series).
| The Show Goes On | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Basil Dean |
| Produced by | Basil Dean |
| Written by |
Basil Dean Anthony Kimmins Austin Melford |
| Starring |
Gracie Fields Owen Nares John Stuart Horace Hodges |
| Music by | Ernest Irving |
| Cinematography | Jan Stallich |
| Edited by | Jack Kitchin |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Associated British |
Release dates | April 1937 |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Show Goes On is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by Basil Dean and starring Gracie Fields, Owen Nares and John Stuart.
Plot summary
This is a semi-autobiographical film about Sally Scowcroft (Gracie Fields) who is a mill worker who is plucked from obscurity and thrust towards fame and fortune by an ailing composer (Owen Nares) who needs a singer to perform his work.
Cast
- Gracie Fields as Sally Scowcroft
- Owen Nares as Martin Fraser
- John Stuart as Mack McDonald
- Horace Hodges as Sam Bishop
- Edward Rigby as Mr. Scowcroft, Sally's Father
- Amy Veness as Mrs. Scowcroft, Sally's Mother
- Arthur Sinclair as Mike O'Hara
- Cyril Ritchard as Jimmy
- Jack Hobbs as Nicholson
- Dennis Arundell as Felix Flack
- Billy Merson as Manager
- Frederick Leister as O.B. Dalton
- Patrick Barr as Designer
- Nina Vanna as Maniana
- Tom Payne as Professor Augustino
- Frank Atkinson as Actor at O'Hara's Agency
- Warren Earl Fisk as Townsman
- Walter Fitzgerald as Soldier with His Family on Troopship
- Laurence Hanray as Waiter
- Mike Johnson as Busker
- Andreas Malandrinos as Finale Set Designer
- Jack Vyvian as Stage Manager at Pantomime
External links
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