

Champagne Charlie
1944-08-25 · 105 min · ★ 5.9
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 TrinderChampagne Charlie
Stanley HollowayThe Great Vance
Betty WarrenBessie Bellwood
Jean KentDolly Bellwood
Austin TrevorThe Duke
Robert WyndhamDuckworth (Chairman of the Mogador)
Harry Fowler'Orace
Drusilla WillsBessie's Dresser
Bill ShineMogador Stage Manager
Guy MiddletonTipsy Swell
Frederick PiperLearoyd
Andreas MalandrinosGatti
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