Movie: Songs That Won the War

Top 4 Billed Cast

Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn

Herself/Presenter

George Formby
George Formby

Himself (Archive)

Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby

Himself (Archive)

Gracie Fields
Gracie Fields

Herself (Archive)

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    Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the day. Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers.

  • Release Date

    1994-05-01

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    8

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