Episode number 3 of Series “The Best of British”.
The All singing all dancing show features a time when Britain produced screen musicals that were innovative, exciting and visually stunning. This episode uncovers jewels with scenes from films like “The Red shoes” and “London town”, and a host of stars including Jessie Matthews, Kay Kendall and Moira Shearer. “Power and Prejudice” focuses on films that reflect social attitudes, struggles and problems of ordinary people. Narrated by Sir John Mills.
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ACMI Identifier
304509
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Great Britain - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Power (Philosophy)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)