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Bookmark this pageThe Tommy Steele Story (1957)
Director: Gerard Bryant
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From Time Out Film Guide
This is one of the few biographical movies in which the subject has the gall to play himself. From humble beginnings in Bermondsey, young Thomas discovers his seemingly limitless talent, joins the Merchant Navy (his only sensible move), then finds fame and fortune in the coffee bars of Soho. All complete hokum, of course, but often unintentionally hilarious. Steele is so cute and wholesome you can't help fantasising that something horrible and sordid was going on behind the scenes. Worth seeing for purely kitsch reasons.Author: RS
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- Patti Allen said...
- Posted on Jan 28 2009 10:00 My husband was one of the Steelemen appeared thru the whole film His name is Dennis Price where are the Steelemen credited
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- Barbara said...
- Posted on Oct 22 2008 05:29 I would like to know more about Patrick Westwood. Please print a bio. PLEASE
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- Barbara said...
- Posted on Oct 22 2008 05:26 Do you have any info on Patrick Westwood. I would like to see a bio on him. PLEASE
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- alan said...
- Posted on Jul 15 2008 15:28 I am trying to find the name of the young singer in the coffee shop, not tommy steele.
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Cast & crew
Director: Gerard Bryant
Producer: Herbert Smith
Cast: Tommy Steele, Lisa Daniely, Patrick Westwood, Hilda Fenemore, Dennis Price full cast
Genre(s): Musicals
Duration: 82 mins
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