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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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.
1944-08-25
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IF IT'S FUN YOU'RE AFTER SEE-Michael Balcon's cavalcade of the old time music-halls CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE
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