Overview

Calling the Tune offers a fascinating look at the fledgeling gramophone industry as it tries to solve the problems of reliable recording and production methods. 'I predict that the gramophone will be the democratic entertainment of the future' states unscrupulous record label boss Mr Gordon (Sam Livesey), who finally gets his comeuppance after one dirty trick too far against his rivals. If the film's love story is perfunctory, the real interest comes with watching performers of the day, from Henry Wood and his orchestra to George Robey and Charles 'the laughing policeman' Penrose laying down their recordings direct to record. And something very like a prototype laser disc makes a crucial appearance too.

Top Cast

Adele Dixon

Julia Harbord

Sally Gray

Margaret Gordon

Clifford Evans

Peter Mallory

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Sam Livesey

Bob Gordon

Donald Wolfit

Dick Finlay

Eliot Makeham

Stephen Harbord

Lewis Casson

John Mallory

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Ronald Simpson

Bramwell

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H.F. Maltby

Stubbins

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Robb Wilton

Jenkins

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Reginald Forsyth

Cameo appearance

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Charles Penrose

Cameo appearance