Soldiers of the King

When Cicely Courtneidge's mother (also played by Miss Courtneidge, albeit in heavy makeup), retires, Cicely succeeds as Queen of the Marvellos, a family of music-hall performers. However, when young Dorothy Hyson begins an affair with a young soldier, Miss Courtneidge is trapped between her responsibilities and memories of her affair years ago with another young soldier.

Director: Maurice Elvey

Cast: Cicely Courtneidge, Edward Everett Horton, Anthony Bushell, Dorothy Hyson

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