Variety Jubilee (1943)
This domestic melodrama chronicles three generations of a family of music-hall owners. In the early 1900s, two variety stars, Kit Burns and Joe Swann, are staunch friends even when Kit marries Joe's dancing partner Evelyn. Joe fights in the Boer War where a bullet puts an end to his dancing days. He goes to work on the staff at Burns' Music Hall where Kit Jr. soon finds a place in his affections. Kit and Joe purchase the music hall and soon become a success.
Director: Maclean Rogers
Genre: Music
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: June 14, 1943
Cast
- Reginald Purdell - Joe Swan
- Ellis Irving - Kit Burns
- Lesley Brook - Evelyn Vincent
- Tom E. Finglass - Eugene Stratton
- Betty Warren - Florrie Forde
Screenplay
Cinematography: Geoffrey Faithfull
Editing: Charles Knott
Production: Butcher's Film Service
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Maclean Rogers
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Variety Jubilee about?
- This domestic melodrama chronicles three generations of a family of music-hall owners. In the early 1900s, two variety stars, Kit Burns and Joe Swann, are staunch friends even when Kit marries Joe's dancing partner Evelyn. Joe fights in the Boer War where a bullet puts an end to his dancing days. He goes to work on the staff at Burns' Music Hall where Kit Jr. soon finds a place in his affections. Kit and Joe purchase the music hall and soon become a success.
- Who directed Variety Jubilee?
- Variety Jubilee was directed by Maclean Rogers.
- Who stars in Variety Jubilee?
- Variety Jubilee stars Reginald Purdell, Ellis Irving, Lesley Brook, Tom E. Finglass, Betty Warren.
- How long is Variety Jubilee?
- Variety Jubilee has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Variety Jubilee?
- Variety Jubilee is a Music film.
- Where was Variety Jubilee produced?
- Variety Jubilee was produced in United Kingdom.