Elstree Calling
A series of nineteen musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself). There are two "running gags" which connect the sketches. I…
Elstree Calling
A series of nineteen musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself). There are two "running gags" which connect the sketches. In one, an actor wants to perform Shakespeare, but he is continually denied air-time. The other gag has an inventor trying to view the broadcast on television. Four of the sketches are in color (in shades of yellow and brown only). —Bruce W. Christopher <bwintonc@aol.com> A stage show filmed at Elstree Studios in England. The show consists of several small skits and performances, including comedy routines, dancing and singing from a variety of artists. Mostly directed by Adrian Brunel but some scenes are directed by Alfred Hitchcock. —grantss A musical comedy revue hosted by Tommy Handley and broadcast from Elstree Studios in London is presented featuring a primarily all-star British cast. Beyond the discreet acts, two running gags are: a focus on comedy at the expense of what is seen as the overlong dull drama of William Shakespeare; and a family at home trying to receive the broadcast of the revue on their television (yes, television in 1930). —Huggo
Elstree Calling
Comedy,Musical
Film Details
A series of nineteen musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself). There are two "running gags" which connect the sketches. In one, an actor wants to perform Shakespeare, but he is continually denied air-time.
The other gag has an inventor trying to view the broadcast on television. Four of the sketches are in color (in shades of yellow and brown only). —Bruce W.
Christopher <bwintonc@aol.com> A stage show filmed at Elstree Studios in England. The show consists of several small skits and performances, including comedy routines, dancing and singing from a variety of artists. Mostly directed by Adrian Brunel but some scenes are directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
—grantss A musical comedy revue hosted by Tommy Handley and broadcast from Elstree Studios in London is presented featuring a primarily all-star British cast. Beyond the discreet acts, two running gags are: a focus on comedy at the expense of what is seen as the overlong dull drama of William Shakespeare; and a family at home trying to receive the broadcast of the revue on their television (yes, television in 1930). —Huggo.