Fighting for a Laugh Entertaining the British and American Armed Forces, 1939-46

 

Based on official records, personal reminiscences and contemporary accounts. The book traces the development of ENSA and USO Camp Shows Inc, and the rise of Service Entertainment: the GI shows, Stars in Battledress, the RAF Gang Shows, Unit and Divisional concert parties. Funny, moving and sometimes sad account of artists determined to perform under difficult conditions and how the careers of beginners like Frankie Howerd, Harry Secombe and Benny Hill were launched.

 

Richard Fawkes

Hardcover oversized with d/w 192pp Macdonald & Jane's 1978 1st Ed

 

Vg/Vg

Book Code:  SH2332