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Champagne Charlie
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Champagne Charlie

1944-08-25 · 105 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama · Music

A man from the countryside becomes London’s newest music hall sensation, and competes with a rival music hall performer for the audience’s attention.

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Directors
Alberto Cavalcanti
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tommy TrinderTommy TrinderChampagne Charlie
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayThe Great Vance
Betty WarrenBetty WarrenBessie Bellwood
Jean KentJean KentDolly Bellwood
Austin TrevorAustin TrevorThe Duke
Robert WyndhamRobert WyndhamDuckworth (Chairman of the Mogador)
Harry FowlerHarry Fowler'Orace
Drusilla WillsDrusilla WillsBessie's Dresser
Joan CarolCora (Mogador Barmaid)
Bill ShineBill ShineMogador Stage Manager
Guy MiddletonGuy MiddletonTipsy Swell
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperLearoyd
Andreas MalandrinosAndreas MalandrinosGatti
Paul BonifasPaul BonifasTargetino
Peter De GreeffLord Petersfield
Norman PierceLandlord of Elephant & Castle
Eddie PhillipsTom Sayers
Leslie ClarkeFred Saunders (Leybourne's Brother)
Eric BoonClinker
Joey CarrBit Part (uncredited)

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