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Songs That Won the War

Songs That Won the War

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📜 Overview: Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the day. Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1994-05-01
⌚ Running Time: 66 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

Beloved Cast

Vera Lynn original image
Herself/Presenter
Vera Lynn
George Formby original image
Himself (Archive)
George Formby
Bing Crosby original image
Himself (Archive)
Bing Crosby
Gracie Fields original image
Herself (Archive)
Gracie Fields

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