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| Variety | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adrian Brunel |
| Produced by | John Argyle |
| Written by | Adrian Brunel Oswald Mitchell |
| Starring | George Carney Barry Livesey Jack Livesey Sam Livesey |
| Music by | Horace Sheldon |
| Cinematography | Desmond Dickinson |
| Edited by | Daniel Birt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Butcher's Film Service |
Release date | March 1935 |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Variety is a 1935 British musical film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring George Carney, Barry Livesey, Sam Livesey. The film follows a revue show format, with a number of performers playing themselves. It was made at Cricklewood Studios.
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