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After the Ball
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After the Ball

1957-08-13 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Music · History · Drama

The life and loves of Music hall singer Vesta Tilley, who married into the nobility

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Directors
Compton Bennett
Production companies
Romulus Films, Beaconsfield Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pat KirkwoodPat KirkwoodVesta Tilley
Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyWalter de Frece
Jerry StovinJerry StovinFrank Tanhill
Jerry VernoJerry VernoHarry Ball
Clive MortonClive MortonHenry de Frece
Marjorie RhodesMarjorie RhodesBessie
Ballard BerkeleyBallard BerkeleyAndrews
Leonard SachsLeonard SachsRichard Warner
Margaret SawyerVesta Tilley as a Child
Franklyn ScottDoctor
Concepta FennellNurse
Una VenningMatron
David HurstDavid HurstPerelli
Roland BrandRoland BrandCustoms Officer
Philip AshleyPhilip AshleyShip's Officer
Seymour Green
Ronnie CorbettRonnie Corbett
John KellyJohn Kelly
George Margo
June ClydeJune Clyde

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