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Northern Concert Party: The Arcadian Follies

on National Programme Daventry

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Under the direction of Ernest Binns from the South Pier, Blackpool
Ernest Binhs's various concert parties have already broadcast more than a hundred times. He has no fewer than six shows running this summer, and another of his parties, 'The Redcar Follies', is in the 'Northern Concert Party' in the Regional programme this evening.

The company includes: Harry Korris, now in his seventh season as principal comedian of the 'Arcadian Follies'; Walter Wade (entertainer), also well known as a 'straight' actor - he has played Frank Vosper's part in Love from a Stranger; Brogden Millard (baritone); Madge Collin (soprano); Don Gemmell (light comedian and dancer); Max and Maisie Norris; Evie Carcroft (soubrette); Vera Vayne (accordionist); Mollie Deane (comedienne); Robby Vincent (dancing drummer); and Lan Clifford (pianist and vocalist).

Contributors

Unknown:
Ernest Binns
Unknown:
Harry Korris
Unknown:
Walter Wade
Baritone:
Brogden Millard
Baritone:
Madge Collin
Soprano:
Don Gemmell
Unknown:
Evie Carcroft
Accordion:
Vera Vayne
Unknown:
Mollie Deane
Unknown:
Robby Vincent

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