When the textile mill closes, putting her out of work, Gracie finds herself experiencing all of the amusements of Blackpool..
Is it worth your time? If you like old British musicals where everyone is impossibly plucky, you’ll probably have a grand time. If you get annoyed by characters who seem incapable of feeling sad even when they’re broke, stay far away. This isn't exactly Industrial Britain in terms of gritty reality, that's for sure. G...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Basil Dean
Henry Edwards
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old British musicals where everyone is impossibly plucky, you’ll probably have a grand time. If you get annoyed by characters who seem incapable of feeling sad even when they’re broke, stay far away. This isn't exactly Industrial Britain in terms of gritty reality, that's for sure. Gracie Fields is basically the whole movie. She has this way of singing that feels like she’s shouting to the back of the room, but in a good way. She’s got this grin that never rea..."
Morris Harvey
J.B. Priestley
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