The Ealing Comedies
The story of the men and women who produced a series of film comedies that were so original and funny that they put Ealing on the map. (1970)
The story of the men and women who in just 10 post-war years produced a series of film comedies that were so original and funny that the name of the quiet residential London borough where they were made became world famous - they put Ealing on the map.
Featuring excerpts from: Hue & Cry, Passport To Pimlico, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Whisky Galore, A Run For Your Money, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Man In The White Suit and The Ladykillers. (1970)
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Michael Balcon's possessiveness
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Frank Muir |
| Producer | Harry Hastings |
| Participant | Sir Michael Balcon |
| Participant | Joan Greenwood |
| Participant | Sir Alec Guinness |
| Participant | Barbara Murray |
| Participant | Jack Warner |
Broadcasts
- Tue 8 Sep 1970 21:10
- Mon 12 Apr 1971 12:15
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