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.sleepless nights 1932a zesty musical comedy starring stanley lupino as an irresponsible reporter who finds himself tangling with both crooks and millionaires!black and white 69 mins 1.371 mono englishthe student's romance 1935in 1820s heidelberg, the marriage of a student to a princess is nearly compromised when the landlady pays his debts from the kindness of her heart.black and white 75 mins 1.371 mono englishi give my heart 1935the sensational rags to riches story of jeanne becu, better known as madame du barry the parisian milliner who won the heart of a french king.black and white 88 mins 1.371 mono englisha star fell from heaven 1936joseph schmidt stars in the tale of a musical film star who loses his voice, and the opportunity it affords an aspiring young student looking for his big break.black and white 69 mins 1.371 mono english