IMPRESSIONS OF AL BOWLLY

AL Bowlly was a 'crooner' with dance bands in the 1930s. more popular in the UK than Bing Crosby. His recordings are still head today, although he was killed in the Blitz. In this film from 1975, he is fondly remembered by his fellow-musicians: Nat Gonellla (trumpet), Joe Crossman (sax), Monia Liter (piano), Sid Colin (guitar). Also contributing are band-leaders Ray Noble and Roy Fox, and Joyce Stone (widow of Lew Stone). The opening title features a song sung in the Bowlly style by actor Stuart Damon.