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Albert Sandler (1937)

Violinist Albert Sandler performs an upbeat tune accompanied by the cello and...

Hikers Gramophone (1937)

Two hikers have music while they walk after they rig up a gramophone suspended...

Jack Warman (1937)

Comedian Jack Warman does a routine about marriage and sings a song about couples.

Judy Shirley (1937)

Judy Shirley sings 'Where is the Sun' and 'Kiss Myself Goodbye'.

Max Schumann (1937)

Max Schumann plays a piano overture in rhythmic style.

John Peel Statue (1937)

Sculptor Mr Denton is making a statue of 'John Peel' in the village where the...

Bill Campbell (1938)

Bill Campbell and his Rocky Mountaineers sing and play around the campfire. No...

Queen Mary's Band (1938)

The band from the liner 'Queen Mary' play 'Fleets in Port Again' and 'Cherry...

Ted Andrews (1938)

Ted Andrews plays guitar and sings whilst his Girl Friend tap dances to 'Stardust' and...

Walsh And Barker (1938)

Radio stars Barker and Walsh sing and play 'Value of a Smile.'

Intro Scenes Scots Soldiers (1938)

An item showing Scots Guards marching, an introduction to the next...

Larsen Brothers (1938)

The Larsen Brothers play 'Highland Laddie' on their accordions.

Jack Warman (1938)

Comedian Jack Warman does a comedy routine about going to jail, and sings a song about...

Elsa Stenning (1938)

Operatic star Elsa Stenning sings 'Love is a Duet'.

Eddie Peabody (1938)

Radio artist Eddie Peabody plays 'Listen to the Mocking Bird' on the violin, and...

Frank Wignall (1938)

Baritone Frank Wignall gets into character as a sailor to sing 'Ben the Bosun.'

Burton Brown (1938)

Pianist Burton Brown plays 'Wedding of the Painted Doll.'

Estelle And Leroy (1938)

Estelle and Leroy dance in modern ballroom style to 'The Gypsy in my Soul.'

Al And Bob Harvey (1938)

Al and Bob Harvey sing and play comic song 'The Girl with the Dimples.'

Gerald Nodin (1938)

Baritone Gerald Nodin sings 'Roadway'.

Malo Trio (1938)

The Malo trio perform a novelty dance act.

Robert Ashley (1938)

Baritone Robert Ashley sings 'Deep Dream River'.

Di Vito And His Ladies Band (1938)

Di Vito leads his ladies band in a Hungarian medley.

London Orchestra (1939)

The London Amateur Orchestra play Gopak.

Max And Harry Nesbitt (1939)

Max and Harry Nesbitt perform short comedy routine, before singing...

Boswell Twins (1939)

The Boswell twins mirror each others movements in a graceful but acrobatic dance.

Stanelli (1939)

Variety star Stanelli plays 'Alice Where Art Thou ?' on his violin.

Six Harmonists (1939)

The Six Harmonists play 'When You're Smiling' on saxophone, piano and drums.

Millicent Phillips (1939)

Millicent Phillips sings 'On Wings of Song' by Jakob Mendelssohn.

Findlay And Worth (1939)

Findlay and Worth do a tap dancing routine, and an acrobatic style dance.

Leslie Jeffries (1939)

Violinist Leslie Jeffries plays a gypsy medley accompanied by cello and piano.

Tarrant Bailey (1939)

Tarrant Bailey plays lively tunes on the banjo.

Tamiroff And Tamara (1939)

Tamiroff and Tamara perform the dramatic spirit dance.

Robert Wilson (1939)

Tenor Robert Wilson sings 'Loch Lomond.'

Lorenzi (1939)

Mario Lorenzi plays some light music on his harp.

Eddie Pola (1939)

Eddie Pola points out that a lot of popular songs seem to have originated from classical...

Elsa Stenning (1939)

Soprano Elsa Stenning sings 'La Paloma'.

Fred Latham (1939)

Baritone Fred Latham sings 'They Say'.

Al Shaw (1939)

Al Shaw creates sound effects on his electric guitar as he tells a story about his holiday....

Robert Ashley (1939)

Robert Ashley sings 'A Garden in Granada'.

Kids Violins AKA Violinda (1940)

John Brown teaches children music with his invention the violinda...

Lyle Evans (1940)

Lyle Evans sings "A Jolly Song" in studio pub setting.

The Canadian Bachelors (1940)

The Three Canadian Bachelors sing "Nellie Dean". No soundtrack.

Elgars Country AKA Elgar's Country (1940)

A look at the Worcester countryside and Edward Elgar...

Peter Sinclair (1940)

Peter Sinclair sings "The Young Laird of Cockpen".

Robert Ashley (1940)

Robert Ashley sings "Lights of London".

Ronald Frankau (1940)

Ronald Frankau cracks a few jokes and sings "Don't Let's Sing About the War".