From playful romantic comedies to variety extravaganzas, the pre war british musical films offered audiences a source of much needed escapism throughout the decade haunted by the great depression and the growing menace of war. Often adapting much loved hits of the music hall as well as serving as vehicles for the era's composers, performers and band leaders, they showcased home grown talent alongside some of hollywood's most bankable stars.this ongoing, multi volume collection makes available a wealth of rare gems from the very earliest days of the british talkies, many of which have remained unseen since their original release each film is presented uncut, in a brand new transfer from the original film elements in its as exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.happy 1934a young musician invents an anti theft device for cars, but works as a jazz conductor while waiting for his invention to be successful.black and white 77 mins 1.371 mono englishinvitation to the waltz 1935london, 1804 as the threat of napoleonic invasion looms ever closer, a german duke and potential ally of england falls for a pretty ballerina...black and white 75 mins 1.371 mono englishglamorous night 1937based on ivor novello's hit stage play an opera singer and her gypsy friends try to rescue their king from the clutches of a would be dictator.black and white 71 mins 1.371 mono englishlet's make a night of it 1937unbeknown to each other, a husband and wife acquire separate nightclubs in the same london street however, both clubs are on the brink of bankruptcy...black and white 88 mins 1.371 mono english running time 311 minutes region region 2 release date 1 feb. 2016