Throughout the 1930s Jessie Matthews was Britain's best-loved musical film star, her dynamism and gamine charm beguiling audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. With a string of box-office hits spotlighting her unique talent, it's easy to see how she became so popular and why she remains so to this day. Showcasing some the era's finest cinema talent including Betty Balfour, Victor Saville, Michael Balcon, and actor/director (and Matthews' husband) Sonnie Hale two films in this set are presented as transfers from the original film elements, in their original theatrical aspect ratios. There Goes the Bride Fleeing her own wedding, Annette heads for Paris with detectives hot on her heels! The last thing she needs is to fall in love with a stranger... Black and White / 76 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / English Evergreen The illegitimate daughter of starlet Harriet Green has inherited her mother's looks and talent and, thanks to a wily agent, a unique stage act is born! Black and White / 86 mins / 1.37:1 / Mono / English
Beloved by the British public for her string of hit pre-war films, Gracie Fields' Lancastrian earthiness, impish humour and memorable songs have endeared her to many generations of fans. The Show Goes On sees Gracie starring opposite Owen Nares and John Stuart in this emotional, semi-autobiographical musical romance. It is presented here as a brand-new High Definition remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Sally Lee, an erstwhile mill girl who fancies her chances on stage, tries her luck in London but ends up busking. When she's spotted by Martin Fraser, a composer of sentimental songs, her career takes an unexpected turn!
On the morning of an unwonted marriage reluctant bride Annette runs away to Paris. On the train she is robbed of her purse and meets a dashing wealthy young man Max who allows her to stay with him for 24 hours. Detectives trace the runaway and take her home but Max follows her and together they elope after eluding her captors.
Sally Scowcroft (Gracie Fields) is the mill worker thrust on to the stage by ailing composer Martin Fraser (Owen Nares) who is requiring a singer for his work. Part of 'The Gracie Fields Collection'.
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