Variety Review in Comedy
Variety is a dynamic film exploring the multifaceted nature of entertainment and media industries. Through interconnected stories, it examines the lives of artists, producers, and audiences navigating the megaforce of modern entertainment. The narrative balances humor, drama, and insight, showcasing the rise and fall of careers, the influence of technology, and evolving cultural trends. With a focus on creativity, ambition, and the impact of fame, the film captures both personal struggles and societal shifts. Its ensemble cast portrays a diverse cross-section of characters, each representing different aspects of the entertainment world. Visually vibrant and thematically rich, Variety emphasizes the unpredictable, fast-paced, and often tumultuous environment of show business. The film offers viewers an inside look at the glamour, pitfalls, and resilience required to succeed in a competitive industry. It appeals to film and media enthusiasts, fostering appreciation for the artistry and human stories behind entertainment. Ultimately, it celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of creative expression, reminding audiences of the power of storytelling and innovation in shaping culture.
Cast & Crew
- Hazel Bray
- Peter Brough
- Gemze De Lappe
- Michelle de Lys
- Paddy Drew
- Bobbie Dwyer
- Nornie Dwyer
- Eleanor Fayre
- Nat Gonella
- Tommy Handley
- Dolly Harmer
- Jackie Hunter
- Danuta Karell
- Pat Kay
- Maurice Keary
- Mayura
- June Melville
- Gillie Potter
- Frank Raymond
- Dolores Ray
- S.E. Reynolds
- Leo Rowsome
- Judy Shirley
- Rudy Starita
- Suzette Tarri
- Keith Wilbur
- Johnny Riscoe
- Frank Boston
- Bobbie 'Uke' Henshaw
- Ann Gordon
- Joel O'Brien
- Ray Ellington Quartet
- Monte Crick
- Balliol and Merton
- Nat Gonella and His Georgians
- Melita Grayson
- Freddie Mirfield
- Alys Robi
- Collinson & Dean
- Morgan Davies
- Ossie Noble
- Alan Clive
- Bradley Harris
- Victoria Campbell
- George Prentiss
- Buck and Bubbles
- Flotsam and Jetsam
- The Comerford Dancers
- Rob Murray
- A.C. Astor
- Madge Elliott
- Bunin's Puppets
- Cab Kaye
- The Scots Guards
- George Jackley
- Cingalee
- Kathleen Moody
- Joe Adami
- Les Ward
- Albert Ward
- Eric Cardi
- Ronnie Ronalde
- Saveen
- The Tanner Sisters
- George Elrick
- Norah Moody
- Central Band of the Royal Air Force
- Charlie Forsythe
- Eleanor Farrell
- Addie Seamon
- Stephen McCormack
- Carmen Romero
- Carol Chilton
- Maceo Thomas
- Lucienne & Ashour
- Ming Chow
- Sirdani
- Jack Barker
- Peggy Brooks
- Sherkot
- Henri Vadden
- Nat Allen
- Charles Harrison
- Lynne Bretonn
- Walter Wade
- Jack Anton
- Triss Henderson
- Josef Shellard
- Charles Ancaster
- Valerie Tandy
- Doreen Duke
- The Whirlwinds
- Joe Astor
- Geoffrey Corbett
- The Song Pedlars
- Marjorie Holmes
- The Radio Revellers
- T.K. Marshall
- Doreen Pullen
- The Seven Elliotts
- Taronita
- Ernest Mills
- Olsen and Jean
- The Del Rios
- Marion and Irma
- Larry Kemble
- Walker and Smarte
- The Lucerne Skaters
- Ord Hamilton and his Twentieth Century Melodians
- June Arliss
- Dawnya and Petrov
- Carlos Ames
- Jason and Godfrey
- Rupert Hazell
- Elsie Day
- Eddie Bayes
- The Seven De Guise Seymours
- The Karsovas
- Charlie Higgins
- More and Nevard Vine
- Renee and Godfrey
- Ruth Myles
- Ella Myles
- Red Fred
- McGill and Vaughan
- George Hurd
- Alexis and Dorrano
- The Griffith Brothers
- The Six Singing Sisters
- Miss Lutie
- The Geddes Brothers
- Constance Evans
- Blum and Blum
- Freddie Phyllis and Anne
- Alda and Doret
- Savona
- The Bavera Trio
- Lewis and Lawn
- Ivor Vinter
- Molly Vyvyan
- Collinson and Dean
- The Hobart Trio
- Joe Young
- George Mackenzie
- The Dehl Trio
- Calores and Barri
- Stetson
- Wences
- Batie and Foster
- Marietta
- Michel and Hero
- Rudy D'Aix
- Les Pierrotys
- Roberta Petley
- Aubyn Rayinski
- Nat Allen and his Orchestra
- Amalia Magri
- Tony Sherwood
- Rene
- Anne de Nys
- Gordon Freeman
- Dennis Forbes
- The Southern Singers
- The Ballet Montmartre