Impressions of Al Bowlly

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The life and times of Al Bowlly, first superstar in the history of British popular music.

Cast: Stuart Damon, Roy Fox, Nat Gonella, Monia Liter, Ray Noble, more

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Impressions of Al Bowlly

Overview

Cast

Stuart Damon

Roy Fox

Nat Gonella

Monia Liter

Ray Noble

Tiny Winters

Sid Colin

Al Bowlly

Joe Crossman

Joyce Stone

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