''He Found a Star'' is a 1941 British

musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the Character (arts), characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, but in some cases, they serv ...

directed by

John Paddy Carstairs John Paddy Carstairs (born John Keys; 11 May 1910, in London – 12 December 1970, in London) was a British film director (1933–62) and television director (1962–64), usually of light-hearted subject matter. He was also a comic novelist and ...

and starring Vic Oliver, Sarah Churchill and Evelyn Dall. It concerns a frustrated

stage manager Stage management is a broad field that is generally defined as the practice of organization and coordination of an event or theatrical production. Stage management may encompass a variety of activities including overseeing of the rehearsal proce ...

who quits his job and, with his secretary's help, sets up a theatrical agency. Its songs include ''Waitin ( Manning Sherwin & Harold Purcell) and ''Salome'' (Sarah Churchill). Its sets were designed by

Alfred Junge Alfred Junge (29 January 1886, Görlitz, Silesia (now Saxony), Germany – 16 July 1964, Bad Kissingen, West Germany) was a German production designer who spent a large part of his career working in the British film industry. Biography Jung ...

Plot

Theatrical agent Lucky Lyndon (Vic Oliver) and his loyal secretary Ruth Cavour (Sarah Churchill) use their talent agency to discover unknown talents. In his search for the next "big star," Lyndon tries to promote ungrateful nightclub singer Suzanne (Evelyn Dall). Meanwhile, Ruth, who is madly in love with Lyndon, saves the day when the increasingly difficult Suzanne causes a crisis.

Cast

* Vic Oliver as Lucky Lyndon * Sarah Churchill as Ruth 'Ruthie' Cavour * Evelyn Dall as Suzanne *

Gabrielle Brune Gabrielle Brune (12 February 1912 in Bournemouth, Hampshire – 18 January 2005 in Chichester, Sussex) was a British actress. Career On stage from 1930, her work included appearances in cabaret, the West End, on Broadway, in films and on t ...

as Diane * J.H. Roberts as Mr. Victor Cavour *

Barbara Everest Barbara Everest (19 June 1890 – 9 February 1968) was a British stage and film actress. She was born in Southfields, Surrey, and made her screen debut in the 1916 film ''The Man Without a Soul''. On stage she played Queen Anne in the 1935 his ...

as Mrs. Cavour *

Joan Greenwood Joan Mary Waller Greenwood (4 March 1921 – 28 February 1987) was an English actress. Her husky voice, coupled with her slow, precise elocution, was her trademark. She played Sibella in the 1949 film ''Kind Hearts and Coronets'', and also app ...

as Babe Cavour * David Evans as Jimmy Cavour * Robert Sansom as Dick Hargreaves * Jonathan Field as Bob Oliphant *

Mignon O'Doherty Mignon O'Doherty (1890 – 1961) was an Australian actress who worked in British theatre, film and television. O'Doherty was born in Brisbane, the daughter of Dr. Edward O’Doherty and Isabel Maud French. She was the granddaughter of Young Ir ...

as Mrs. Miley *

Peggy Novak Peggy Novak (1 November 1907 – 13 August 1969) was a British actress. Selected filmography * '' Smithy'' (1933) * '' I Adore You'' (1933) *'' The Diplomatic Lover'' (1934) * '' Oh No Doctor!'' (1934) * ''Music Hall'' (1934) * ''Flood Tide'' (1 ...

as Madame * Robert Atkins as Frank Forrester * George Merritt as Max Nagel *

Raymond Lovell Raymond Lovell (13 April 1900 – 1 October 1953) was a Canadian actor who performed in British films. He mainly played supporting roles, often somewhat pompous characters. Lovell initially trained as a physician at Cambridge University, but g ...

as Nick Maurier * Uriel Porter as George Washington 'Wash' Brown * Peggy McCormack as Rose, Lucky's date * Charles Victor as Ben Marsh *

Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain (8 March 1909 – 30 April 1974) was an English film and television actor. He appeared in a number of the early '' Carry On'', '' Doctor'' and '' St. Trinian's'' films. Chamberlain's first film appearance was in the 1936 Mich ...

as Louie * Jack Kellaway as Jack * Sylvia Kellaway as Elsie * Eileen Bennett as Sleepy * Peter Saunders as Raymond Alvarez

Critical reception

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'' noted, "An average subject at best."

References

External links

* 1941 films 1941 musical comedy films Films directed by John Paddy Carstairs Films with screenplays by Bridget Boland British musical comedy films Films set in London British black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 1940s British films English-language musical comedy films {{musical-comedy-film-stub