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Programme 20th October 1941.

Irish brothers Syd and Max Harrison performed a pantomime stage act. They later appeared in films, with the best known being "The Sandwich Man" in 1966, which featured Michael Bentine. In that film, Syd portrayed the Polar Bear Man and Max took on the role of the Kangaroo Man.


Eva May Wong, billed as “China’s Personality Girl”, entertained with plate spinning, acrobatics and contortion.


Issy Bonn, real name Benjamin Levin, was born in Whitechapel to a Jewish family. He worked as a comedian, singer, actor, and theatrical agent. His signature song was "My Yiddishe Momme." His family did not support his passion for the Music Hall.


In May 1940, at the age of 16, Anne Shelton from Dulwich, London, appeared on the BBC talent radio show 'Monday Night at Eight.' Following her performance, British dance band leader Bert Ambrose signed her to sing with his orchestra. During World War II, she performed at military bases in Britain. In 1956, she achieved a UK No. 1 hit song with "Lay Down Your Arms."

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