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The Organist Entertains
With music from the serious to the humorous, played on some of the world's finest church, cathedral and town hall organs. Plus news and information from the popular organ and keyboard world. INFORMATION: call free on [number removed] for information and details of clubs and societies

Brian Conley presents the colourful story of the cinematic revolution launched by Al Jolson 's 1927 film The Jazz Singer. With archive recordings by actors Ben Lyon , Harold Lloyd and Bessie Love , and new interviews with Constance Cummings and Kitty Carlisle , which bring to life the chaotic and often farcical early days of the talkies.
Producer Graham Pass

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Brian Conley
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Al Jolson
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Ben Lyon
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Harold Lloyd
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Bessie Love
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Constance Cummings
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Kitty Carlisle

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