Showbiz Goes to War by Eric Taylor

Showbiz Goes to War by Eric Taylor

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The wartime experiences of stars of stage, screen and radio as well as the amusing recollections of the servicemen and women who took part in amateur theatricals and shows are included in this book. It includes chapters on the formation of the volunteer Entertainment National Service Association.

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Showbiz Goes to War by Eric Taylor

The wartime experiences of stars of stage, screen and radio as well as the equally amusing recollections of the servicemen and women who took part in amateur theatricals and shows are included in this book. The excitement of wartime years permeates every page, evoking feelings of what it was really like when showbiz went to war. The book includes chapters on the formation of the showbiz volunteer corps the Entertainment National Service Association, tube shelter concerts, drag artists in POW camps and a moving postscript on the fate of many of those involved. Designed for all those who are interested in some of the unusual aspects of World War II and the behind-the-scenes lives of well-known personalities.
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ISBN 13 9780709046165
ISBN 10 0709046162
Title Showbiz Goes to War
Author Eric Taylor
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 1992-11-30
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.