Architects
With Peggy Reynolds.
Frank Matcham designed over 150 theatres across the British Isles. He sometimes travelled by train, but mostly he preferred sitting in the back of his new Daimler, top hat and fur coat at the ready and cigar in hand. Matcham knew how to put on a good show, and his gold and white velvet plush, the mirrors and the polished brass of his theatres were enjoyed by the audiences as much as what they saw on stage. Including excerpts from:
Leon Jessel Parade of the Tin
Soldiers
Paul Uncke Glow-Worm Idyll New London Orchestra, conductor Ronald Corp
Elgar Chanson de Matin; Chanson de Nuit
Leland Chen (violin), John Lenehan (piano)
Leigh/Arthurs A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good Marie Lloyd (singer)