£24.50
Date 06/07/1953
London Palladium Theatre – Variety Show 1953
A programme from The London Palladium, dated 6 July 1953, for a variety show featuring the American singer Billy Daniels, with Desmond Marks, Betty Luster and The Volants.
In the post-war years the Palladium’s policy of booking star American headliners made it the most glamorous variety stage in Britain. From Coronation year, this is a classic piece of 1950s theatre memorabilia for lovers of variety.
| Production | Variety Show |
|---|---|
| Venue | The London Palladium |
| Cast | Desmond Marks – Betty Luster, Billy Daniels – The Volants |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a few edge ni's
Did you know?
- Billy Daniels was famous for his dramatic rendition of That Old Black Magic, which became his signature song.
- Under managing director Val Parnell, the Palladium brought over stars such as Danny Kaye, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.
- July 1953 was just weeks after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June.
SKU: T01177
