On Velvet

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On Velvet
Directed by Widgey R. Newman
Written byJohn Quin
Produced byWidgey R. Newman
Starring
Production
company
Associated Industries
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • 26 September 1938 (1938-09-26)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

On Velvet is a 1938 British musical comedy film directed by Widgey R. Newman and starring Wally Patch, Joe Hayman and Vi Kaley. [1] It is a musical revue and was distributed by the American company Columbia Pictures.

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  1. Wood p.99

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