1. British Vintage Popular Music in Films

this page first published by John Wright, 19 Sept 1997
last update 12 Feb 2003vintage@jabw.demon.co.uk

Introduction

As well as on records, vintage music was recorded for films during the 78 rpm era. Record collectors are always delighted to find film of their favourite band, singer, or their favourite songs from the dance band era but good lists of films are hard to find. I am attempting to list

1. all the early films that feature British dance bands or songs and music performed by British entertainers during 1929-1949.

Click BACK for the listings, or return to Film listings page

I am indebted to the pages of the 'Memory Lane' magazine for many of the film titles, and the book 'Film Making in 1930s Britain', by Rachael Low (1985). For many additions and song titles I am grateful to Terry Brown and his references, particularly Entertainers In British Films by Denis Gifford (1998).
All film lists in this website format are (c) John A B Wright/Terry Brown, 1999-2003
There are also two useful Internet sites, the Internet Movie Database and the All-Movie Guide.

There are still many gaps, particularly of songs/music featured in British films, and need confirmation that bands are seen as well as heard. So I am looking for your help: please view the films listings and let me know if you can fill in any of the gaps, e-mail me.

If you know of other websites or books dealing with old British movies that might have useful information then please e-mail me.

2. Vintage Popular Music in American movies,1927-1947,
(last update 21 Oct 2000)

I have constructed similar 'music in the movies' listings for American films,1927-1949, see Films pages list. As well as the popular 'musicals' I have included also many films which feature one or just a few songs or pieces of music.

Video Sources

Many vintage music films are now available on video. You must buy videos compatible with your VCR. See Video Formats Guide

On my film list pages I have placed search boxes and links to the major internet video suppliers.

1. Some American vintage film videos can be ordered from Amazon.com, and I have indicated the available videos in my film lists.
NOTE: only NTSC format are available from Amazon.com (U.S.)

2. Some British and American vintage film videos can be ordered from Amazon.co.uk and Blackstar.co.uk, and I have indicated some of the available videos in my film lists.
NOTE: only PAL format are available from Amazon.co.uk and Blackstar.

3. Some American vintage film videos can be ordered from Turner.com
NOTE: only NTSC format are available from Turner.

4. Vintage movies available from Canada at http://www.learmedia.ca

5. G's Jazz, Inc. Rare and out of print jazz books, magazines, videos, memorabilia and LP recordings for sale to collectors. European format videos ARE available.
Inquiries welcome, 24 hour fax.
Gary Alderman, P.O. Box 259164, Madison, WI 53725-9164 USA
Phone: (608)274-3527, Fax: (608)277-1999
Email: gjazz@mail.tds.net
Visit website:http://www.artstech.com/gjazz

6. Nostalgia family Video are also in U.S. and have many British films on video (NTSC only).
Check out their website:
nostalgiafamilyvideo

6. Video Treasures, Video Cassette Sales Inc., 200 Robbins Lane, Jericho NY 11753
I would appreciate if anyone who has dealt with Video Treasures could confirm the quality of product and service given, also if they have e-mail.

7. Also checkout for me Leo G.Willette 190 Pine Crest Lane, Tryon, NC 28782, USA

I'd like to know of any other sources of videos of vintage musical films.