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Melody and Romance 
Summary
Melody and Romance is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Hughie Green, Margaret Lockwood and Jane Carr.[1] It was made at Beaconsfield Studios[2] with sets designed by Norman G. Arnold, and features an uncredited appearance by Charles Hawtrey reciting Hamlet's "To be, or not to be."[1][3]
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 Opening title card | |
| Directed by | Maurice Elvey |
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| Produced by | S.W. Smith |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | George Stretton |
| Music by | John Blore Borelli |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films (UK) |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot summary edit
Two teenagers with aspirations to become stars fall in love.
Main cast edit
- Hughie Green as Hughie Hawkins
- Margaret Lockwood as Margaret Williams
- Alastair Sim as Professor Williams
- Jane Carr as Kay Williams
- Garry Marsh as Warwick Mortimer
- C. Denier Warren as Captain Hawkins
- Julian Vedey as Jacob
- Margaret Scudamore as Mrs Hawkins
Production edit
It was one of the earliest roles of Margaret Lockwood.
References edit
Bibliography edit
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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