Britannia of Billingsgate
The owner of a fish-and-chips shop in the Billingsgate area of London harbors a secret ambition: to become a movie star. It turns out that she has a beautiful singing voice, and when that fact comes to the attention of a movie studio, it begins to turn her and her family's lives upside down.
From the archive
“Fascinating view of a British studio in the ‘30s” “Rare film appearance of a music hall star” (IMDB reviews quotes). The lives of a London fish-fry cook and her family are turned up side down when she is discovered by the movies. This comic movie about making movies starrs music hall legend Violet Loraine backed by a good supporting cast. IMDB rating 5.8. Directed by Sinclair Hill. Released in 1933 (UK only). Three minutes are missing.
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- Director
- Sinclair Hill
- Starring
- Violet Loraine, Gordon Harker, Kay Hammond, John Mills, Drusilla Wills, Walter Sondes, Glennis Lorimer, Anthony Holles
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