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The Lost World Of Music Hall

The Lost World Of Music Hall
By Derek Sculthorpe

The fruit of many years' research, this entertaining study charts the changing fortunes of music hall in Britain during the early twentieth century through the lives and careers of ten artistes.

Each presented some aspect of the national character which made people laugh at themselves. Many, including Lily Morris, Nellie Wallace and Billy Bennett, reached the top of their profession, and even the less well-known performers were once household names. All worked hard to develop their individual acts and found ways to adapt to the massive changes in society wrought by the First World War, the decline of the halls, the advent of variety, and the shifting demands of an increasingly restless population.

Some made a success in revue and others became popular stars of radio. Several of the subjects, such as Norman Long and Charlie Higgins have never been discussed before at such length.

Included are many rare photographs, with full discographies, an extensive catalogue of sheet music and monologues for each individual. With the aim of bringing back to life an era and its people, the book serves as an introduction to the roots of modern entertainment.

First published: Saturday 18th September 2021

  • Published: Monday 20th September 2021
  • Publisher: BearManor Media
  • Pages: 328
  • Catalogue: 9781629338033

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