Theatre Royal
Synopsis
The Theatre Royal is a struggling London venue battling to keep its doors open. When the bank threatens to close it, the workers fear that they will soon be forced out of their jobs. The Royal's property master, Bob Parker (Bud Flanagan), recruits the rest of the staff to stage a benefit gala. They hope their show, featuring songs and dances, can raise enough cash to stave off the end. Meanwhile, they seek investors who can keep the Theatre Royal and its staff in business permanently.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Baxter
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Orme, Bud Flanagan, Austin Melford
- Original Score
- Kennedy Russell
- Original Title
- Theatre Royal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Baxter
Geoffrey Orme, Bud Flanagan, Austin Melford
Kennedy Russell
James Wilson
John Baxter
Department Leadership Roster
John Baxter
Producer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Orme
Screenplay
Bud Flanagan
Screenplay
Austin Melford
Screenplay
John Baxter
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theatre Royal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Theatre Royal about?
The Theatre Royal is a struggling London venue battling to keep its doors open. When the bank threatens to close it, the workers fear that they will soon be forced out of their jobs. The Royal's property master, Bob Parker (Bud Flanagan), recruits the rest of the staff to stage a benefit gala. They hope their show, featuring songs and dances, can raise enough cash to stave off the end. Meanwhile, they seek investors who can keep the Theatre Royal and its staff in business permanently.
Who directed Theatre Royal?
Theatre Royal was directed by John Baxter.
Who stars in Theatre Royal?
The principal cast of Theatre Royal includes Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Peggy Dexter, Lydia Sherwood, Horace Kenney.
When was Theatre Royal released and how long is it?
Theatre Royal was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Theatre Royal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theatre Royal was composed by Kennedy Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theatre Royal?
Theatre Royal holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).