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Evergreen

Title
Evergreen [videorecording] / J. Arthur Rank Organisation ; Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd. ; directed by Victor Saville ; based on the stage play by Benn W. Levy.
Publication
U.S. : Home Vision, a Films Incorporated Company, c1934.

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Additional Authors
  • Matthews, Jessie
  • Hale, Sonnie, 1902-1959
  • Balfour, Betty
  • Mackay, Barry
  • Saville, Victor, 1895-1979
  • Levy, Benn W. (Benn Wolfe), 1900-1973
  • Williams, Emlyn, 1905-1987
  • Woods, Harry, 1896-1970
  • Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
  • Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943
  • Bradley, Buddy
  • Levy, Louis, 1893-
  • Gaumont British Picture Corp.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, black and white; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Evergreen (Motion picture)
Alternative Title
Victor Saville's Evergreen
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Musicals.
  • Dance.
  • Video.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
Note
  • Title on wrapper: Victor Saville's Evergreen.
Credits (note)
  • Adapted for the screen from Charles B. Cochran's production ; adaptation and dialogue, Emlyn Williams ; scenario, Marjorie Gaffney ; lyrics and music, Harry M. Woods, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart ; musical director, Louis Levy ; dances and ensembles arranged by Buddy Bradley ; art direction, Alfred Junge ; costumes, Borlco.
Performer (note)
  • Jessie Matthews (Harriet Green), Sonnie Hale (Leslie Benn), Betty Balfour (Maudie), Barry Mackay (Tommy Thompson), Ivor Maclaren (Marquis of Staines), Hartley Power (Treadwell), Patrick Ludlow (Lord Shropshire), Betty Shale (Mrs. Hawkes), Marjorie Brooks (Marjorie Moore), and others.
Contents
Dance excerpts: [Dance solo] / performed by Jessie Matthews -- Daddy wouldn't buy me a bow-wow / performed by Matthews and ensemble -- [Impromptu song and dance on a table] / performed by Matthews and Betty Balfour -- [Tap dancers at an audition] -- If I give in to you [rehearsal scene] / performed by Matthews -- Tinkle, tinkle, tinkle [rehearsal scene] / performed by Sonnie Hale and ensemble -- Springtime in your heart [production number] / performed by Matthews and ensemble -- [Spanish dance] / performed by Matthews and male partner -- Dear! Dear! This is much too nice [rehearsal scene] / performed by Matthews and Barry Mackay -- Dancing on the ceiling / performed by Matthews -- By your example, dear [production number] / performed by Matthews, MacKay, and ensemble -- Springtime in your heart (reprise) [production number] / performed by Matthews and ensemble.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-8498
ISBN
0780004485
OCLC
  • 83890051
  • 83890051
Title
Evergreen [videorecording] / J. Arthur Rank Organisation ; Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd. ; directed by Victor Saville ; based on the stage play by Benn W. Levy.
Imprint
U.S. : Home Vision, a Films Incorporated Company, c1934.
Country of Producing Entity
U.K.
Cast
Jessie Matthews (Harriet Green), Sonnie Hale (Leslie Benn), Betty Balfour (Maudie), Barry Mackay (Tommy Thompson), Ivor Maclaren (Marquis of Staines), Hartley Power (Treadwell), Patrick Ludlow (Lord Shropshire), Betty Shale (Mrs. Hawkes), Marjorie Brooks (Marjorie Moore), and others.
Performer
Music played by the Gaumont British Studio Orchestra, conducted by Bretton Byrd.
Credits
Adapted for the screen from Charles B. Cochran's production ; adaptation and dialogue, Emlyn Williams ; scenario, Marjorie Gaffney ; lyrics and music, Harry M. Woods, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart ; musical director, Louis Levy ; dances and ensembles arranged by Buddy Bradley ; art direction, Alfred Junge ; costumes, Borlco.
Summary
Romantic comedy about the complications that ensue when an aspiring actress impersonates her mother, a star of the Edwardian music hall, as a publicity stunt. The theatrical setting provides occasions for numerous audition, rehearsal, and performance scenes.
Original Version
Original format: 1 videocassette (VHS) ; 1/2 in.
Added Author
Matthews, Jessie, performer.
Hale, Sonnie, 1902-1959, performer.
Balfour, Betty, performer.
Mackay, Barry, performer.
Saville, Victor, 1895-1979, director.
Levy, Benn W. (Benn Wolfe), 1900-1973, author.
Williams, Emlyn, 1905-1987, adaptor.
Williams, Emlyn, 1905-1987, author of dialog.
Woods, Harry, 1896-1970, composer.
Woods, Harry, 1896-1970, lyricist.
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979, composer.
Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943, lyricist.
Bradley, Buddy, choreographer.
Levy, Louis, 1893- musician.
Gaumont British Picture Corp.
DHCA.
Added Title
Victor Saville's Evergreen [videorecording]
Evergreen (Motion picture)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-8498
*MGZIA 4-2613 (former)
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