''Stars in Your Eyes'' is a 1956 British

musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the Character (arts), characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serv ...

directed by

Maurice Elvey Maurice Elvey (11 November 1887 – 28 August 1967) was one of the most prolific film directors in British history. He directed nearly 200 films between 1913 and 1957. During the silent film era he directed as many as twenty films per year. He a ...

and starring

Nat Jackley Nat Jackley (born Nathaniel Tristram Jackley Hirsch; 16 July 1909 – 17 September 1988) was an English comedian, comic actor who starred in revue, variety, film and pantomime from the 1920s to the mid-1980s. His trademark rubber-neck dance, sk ...

, Pat Kirkwood and

Bonar Colleano Bonar Colleano (born Bonar Sullivan; 14 March 1924 – 17 August 1958) was an American-British stage and film actor based in the United Kingdom. Biography Early life Colleano was born Bonar Sullivan in New York City. He had childhood experiences ...

Plot

As the world of vaudeville gradually loses its attraction, more and more entertainers are losing their jobs. In hopes of fixing their financial problems, a group of entertainers band together and buy a run-down theatre to attract customers by showcasing their various talents on the grand opening night. Along the way their show is threatened by a gang of crooks but the show finishes successfully with each entertainer given a happy ending.

Cast

as Jimmy Knowles * Pat Kirkwood as Sally Bishop *

as David Laws *

Dorothy Squires Dorothy Squires (born Edna May Squires, 25 March 1915 – 14 April 1998) was a Welsh singer. Her early successes were achieved with " The Gypsy", " A Tree in the Meadow" and " I'm Walking Behind You" by her partner Billy Reid, and " Say It w ...

as Ann Hart * Jack Jackson as Cecil Rigby *

Vera Day Vera Day (born 4 August 1933) is an English film and television actress. She was born and grew up in Forest Gate, Essex (now London Borough of Newham). Early career Leaving school at 15, she had various jobs before finding employment in a hai ...

as Maureen Temple *

Hubert Gregg Hubert Robert Harry Gregg (19 July 1914 – 29 March 2004) was a British broadcaster, writer and actor. In his later years, he was known for the BBC Radio 2 "oldies" shows ''A Square Deal'' and ''Thanks for the Memory''. He was also a novelist, t ...

as Crawley Walters *

Joan Sims Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress and comedienne, best remembered for her roles in the ''Carry On'' franchise, appearing in 24 of the films (the most for any actress). On television, she is known for ...

as Walter's Secretary *

Ernest Clark Ernest Clark MC (12 February 1912 – 11 November 1994) was a British actor of stage, television and film. Early life Clark was the son of a master builder in Maida Vale, and was educated nearby at St Marylebone Grammar School. After leaving ...

as Ronnie *

Gerald Harper Gerald Harper (born 15 February 1929) is a retired English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in ''Adam Adamant Lives!'' (1966–67) and '' Hadleigh'' (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the ...

as Dicky *

Meier Tzelniker Meier Tzelniker (1 January 1894 – 8 October 1980) was a Yiddish-speaking actor born in Hotin County, Romania. He appeared mainly in Yiddish theatre, but was sometimes a character actor in English-language plays and films, such as '' It Always R ...

as Maxie Jago *

Gabrielle Brune Gabrielle Brune (12 February 1912 in Bournemouth, Hampshire – 18 January 2005 in Chichester, Sussex) was a British actress. Career On stage from 1930, her work included appearances in cabaret, the West End, on Broadway, in films and on t ...

as Effie *

Aubrey Dexter Aubrey Dexter (29 March 1898 – 2 May 1958) was a British stage and film actor. Partial filmography * '' East of Shanghai'' (1931) – Colonel (uncredited) * '' Loyalties'' (1933) – Kentman (uncredited) * ''Out of the Past'' (1933) – Dav ...

as Farrow *

Roger Avon Roger Avon (23 November 1914 – 21 December 1998) was an English stage, film and television actor born in Jarrow, County Durham. Some of his television appearances include ''Hancock's Half Hour'', ''Dad's Army'', '' When the Boat Comes In'' ...

as Grimes * Jimmy Clitheroe as Joey

References

External links

* 1956 films British musical films Films directed by Maurice Elvey Films with screenplays by Talbot Rothwell 1956 musical films Films shot at MGM-British Studios 1950s English-language films 1950s British films English-language musical films {{UK-musical-film-stub