1937. A renowned stage singer leaves the theatre to become a gypsy after his voice weakens. Arthur Tracy (The Street Singer) and Lilli Palmer star in this romantic musical. Also stars Finlay Currie.
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Arthur Tracy | ... | The Street Singer |
| Lilli Palmer | ... | Susan | |
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Mark Daly | ... | Joe |
| Finlay Currie | ... | The Manager | |
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Jack Melford | ... | The Journalist |
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Stafford Hilliard | ... | Sam |
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Julian Vedey | ... | Toni (as Julien Vedey) |
| Phyllis Stanley | ... | Olga | |
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Rae Collett | ... | Betty (as Rae Collet) |
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1937. A renowned stage singer leaves the theatre to become a gypsy after his voice weakens. Arthur Tracy (The Street Singer) and Lilli Palmer star in this romantic musical. Also stars Finlay Currie.
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19 August 1937 (UK) See more »Filming Locations:
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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Essentially, this is a vehicle for the debonaire singing sensation Arthur Tracy ("The Street Singer") who leaves his career on the stage to take up with some travellers after his legendary voice begins to lose it's potency. He falls in love with the delightful Lilli Palmer ("Susan") and has a few romantic adventures. The songs, much as with the singer himself, are a bit tired - even the showstopper isn't really up to much. That said, it has a charm about it and the two stars actually gel quite well, aided by a not immediately recognisable Finlay Currie as his well meaning manager. Worth a watch, this - just not great.