Calling the Tune (1936)

1936 · Feature film · 80 min · dir. Thorold Dickinson

• Music
• Drama

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Synopsis

Calling the Tune offers a fascinating look at the fledgeling gramophone industry as it tries to solve the problems of reliable recording and production methods. 'I predict that the gramophone will be the democratic entertainment of the future' states unscrupulous record label boss Mr Gordon (Sam Livesey), who finally gets his comeuppance after one dirty trick too far against his rivals. If the film's love story is perfunctory, the real interest comes with watching performers of the day, from…

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Details

Director

Thorold Dickinson

Writer

Basil Mason

Cinematography

Franz Weihmayr

Studio

Independent Film Producers (IFP), Phoenix Films

Released

1936-06-30

Running time

80 minutes

Cast & crew

• Thorold Dickinson Director
• Adele Dixon
• Sally Gray
• Clifford Evans
• SSam Livesey
• Donald Wolfit
• Eliot Makeham
• Lewis Casson
• RRonald Simpson

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