Movie Description
Calling the Tune
(1936)Overview
Calling the Tune offers a fascinating look at the fledgeling gramophone industry as it tries to solve the problems of reliable recording and production methods. 'I predict that the gramophone will be the democratic entertainment of the future' states unscrupulous record label boss Mr Gordon (Sam Livesey), who finally gets his comeuppance after one dirty trick too far against his rivals. If the film's love story is perfunctory, the real interest comes with watching performers of the day, from Henry Wood and his orchestra to George Robey and Charles 'the laughing policeman' Penrose laying down their recordings direct to record. And something very like a prototype laser disc makes a crucial appearance too.
Featured Crew
- Director : Reginald Denham,Thorold Dickinson
- Producer : Hugh Perceval
- Writer : Reginald Denham,Basil Mason
- Editor : Ray Pitt,Thorold Dickinson
- Cast : Adele Dixon,Sally Gray,Clifford Evans,Sam Livesey,Donald Wolfit,Eliot Makeham,Lewis Casson,Ronald Simpson,H.F. Maltby,Robb Wilton,Reginald Forsyth,Charles Penrose,George Robey,Henry Wood,Pat Fitzpatrick
Cast
Julia Harbord
Margaret Gordon
Peter Mallory
Bob Gordon
Dick Finlay
Stephen Harbord
John Mallory
Bramwell
Stubbins
Jenkins
Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
Boy
Posters
Facts
Original TitleCalling the Tune
Status Released
Release Information
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1936-06-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 20m
Production CompaniesIndependent Film Producers (IFP),Phoenix Films
Genres
- Music
- Drama
