Cilla at the Savoy (1966)
Cilla Black sings at the Savoy Hotel in a televised performance in 1966
In April 1966, Cilla opened in a 3-week cabaret season at London’s Savoy Hotel. On her final Sunday, she starred in her own television special produced by her manager Brian Epstein’s film company, Subafilms. It was the first colour television show of its kind to be made by an independent producer in Britain. The show was broadcast in the UK in black & white but aired in colour in The Netherlands and the USA. ‘Cilla at the Savoy’ was one of the most watched television specials of the 1960s.
Director: John Robins
Genre: Music
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: July 6, 1966
Cast
- Cilla Black - Self
- Peter Gordeno - Self - Dancer
Production: Subafilms
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
swinging 60s, 1960s, swinging london, tv special
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cilla at the Savoy about?
- In April 1966, Cilla opened in a 3-week cabaret season at London’s Savoy Hotel. On her final Sunday, she starred in her own television special produced by her manager Brian Epstein’s film company, Subafilms. It was the first colour television show of its kind to be made by an independent producer in Britain. The show was broadcast in the UK in black & white but aired in colour in The Netherlands and the USA. ‘Cilla at the Savoy’ was one of the most watched television specials of the 1960s.
- Who directed Cilla at the Savoy?
- Cilla at the Savoy was directed by John Robins.
- Who stars in Cilla at the Savoy?
- Cilla at the Savoy stars Cilla Black, Peter Gordeno.
- How long is Cilla at the Savoy?
- Cilla at the Savoy has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Cilla at the Savoy?
- Cilla at the Savoy is a Music film.
- Where was Cilla at the Savoy produced?
- Cilla at the Savoy was produced in United Kingdom.