Britannia of Billingsgate (1933)
The owner of a fish-and-chips shop in the Billingsgate area of London harbors a secret ambition: to become a movie star. It turns out that she has a beautiful singing voice, and when that fact comes to the attention of a movie studio, it begins to turn her and her family's lives upside down.
Director: Sinclair Hill
Genre: Comedy, Music, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 1933
Cast
- Violet Loraine - Bessie Bolton
- Gordon Harker - Bert Bolton
- Kay Hammond - Pearl Bolton
- John Mills - Fred Bolton
- Drusilla Wills - Mrs. Wigglesworth
- Walter Sondes - Harold Hogarth
- Glennis Lorimer - Maud
- Anthony Holles - Guidobaldi
- Joyce Kirby - Joan
- Gibb McLaughlin - Westerbrook
Screenplay
- G.H. Moresby-White
- Ralph Stock
- Christine Jope-Slade (Theatre Play)
- Sewell Stokes (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Mutz Greenbaum
Editing: Fredrick Y. Smith
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sinclair Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britannia of Billingsgate about?
- The owner of a fish-and-chips shop in the Billingsgate area of London harbors a secret ambition: to become a movie star. It turns out that she has a beautiful singing voice, and when that fact comes to the attention of a movie studio, it begins to turn her and her family's lives upside down.
- Who directed Britannia of Billingsgate?
- Britannia of Billingsgate was directed by Sinclair Hill.
- Who stars in Britannia of Billingsgate?
- Britannia of Billingsgate stars Violet Loraine, Gordon Harker, Kay Hammond, John Mills, Drusilla Wills, Walter Sondes.
- How long is Britannia of Billingsgate?
- Britannia of Billingsgate has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Britannia of Billingsgate?
- Britannia of Billingsgate is a Comedy, Music, Drama film.
- Where was Britannia of Billingsgate produced?
- Britannia of Billingsgate was produced in United Kingdom.