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Format: VHS
Oct 1995
Not Rated
Recording Mode: (unknown)
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Movie Description
In this British sitcom created by Dennis Potter, a young private in the Army falls in love with his voluptuous neighbor who happens to be married to his superior. Features rock music from the '50s. All six episodes.
Synopsis
From one of the most creative, daring, and provocative British writers, "Lipstick on Your Collar" was the last work by television writer, playwright, and screenwriter Dennis Potter, to be produced during his life. He died of cancer in June of 1994. Part musical, part romantic comedy, part male fantasy, the story revolves around Private Francis Francis who has just been assigned to the British War Office, as an Army Intelligence clerk, in 1956.
Private Francis begins an amorous fantasy life with blonde bombshell Sylvia Berry, who's already married... and their secret meeting leads to a shocking tragedy. Meanwhile, the War Office buzzes with rumors of a Suez Canal invasion, but the daydreaming soldiers Francis and Hopper are preoccupied with their visions of singing, dancing and beautiful women. As the British Army marches forward, a dramatic twist of fate gives the lovelorn clerks a pleasant surprise.
Film Notes
Each of the three cassettes contains two episodes from the mini-series.
"Lipstick on Your Collar" steams, rocks, and rolls with a 1950s soundtrack featuring Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, and others.
Some of the music heard in the mini-series: "Lipstick on Your Collar" performed by Connie Francis; "The Man with the Golden Arm" performed by The Billy May Orchestra; "The Great Pretender," "Only You," & "My Prayer" performed by The Platters; "Earth Angel" & "Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)" performed by The Crewcuts; "Little Bitty Pretty One" performed by Thurston Harris; "Garden of Eden" & "Green Door" performed by Frankie Vaughan; "Blueberry Hill" & "I'm in Love Again" performed by Fats Domino; "Don't Be Cruel" performed by Elvis Presley; "The Story of My Life" performed by Michael Holliday; "It's Almost Tomorrow" performed by The Dreammovers; "You're Cheatin' Heart" performed by Hank Williams; In a Persian Market Place" performed by Nigel Ogden; "Blue Suede Shoes" performed by Carl Perkins; "Raining in My Heart" performed by Buddy Holly; "Be-Bop-a-Lula" performed by Gene Vincent; "By a Sleepy Lagoon" performed by William Thorp & Mike Houghton; "Jealousy" performed by William Thorp, Mike Houghton, & Jack Emblow; "Unchained Melody" performed by Les Baxter; "Try a Little Tenderness" & "So Tired"; "I'm Beginning to See the Light" composed by Duke Ellington & Harry James; "Young Love" performed by Sonny James; "The Fool" performed by Sanford Clark; "Band of Gold" performed by Don Cherry; "Sanctuary of the Heart" performed by Nigel Ogden (also Organist); "Robin Hood TV Theme" performed by Garry Miller; "Heartbreak Hotel"; "It'll Be Me" performed by Jerry Lee Lewis; "Love Is Strange" performed by Mickey & Sylvia; "Lotta Lovin'" performed by Gene Vincent; and "Lay Down Your Arms" performed by Ann Shelton.
It was the last of writer Dennis Potter's works to be produced in his lifetime.
Co-produced by Whistling Gypsy Productions, Ltd.
Television debuts for actress Louise Germaine, and actors Giles Thomas and Ewan McGregor.
Additional cast: Roy Hudd (Harold Atterbow); Carrie Leigh (Dream Girl); Jean Ferguson (Dance Instructor); Sean Baker (Manager of Palais); Michael Nielson (Man at Palais); Geoffrey Larder (Medvedenko); Carol Starks (Masha); Debra Beaumont (Nina); James Snell (Trigorin); Allison Hancock (Arkadina); Roger Hume (Lt. Colonel); Rupert Baker (Parachute Officer); Darren Lawrence (Private Mason); and Ysanne Churchman (Mrs. Atterbow).
These episodes contain newsreel footage of Diana Dors, the prototype for the bombshell character Sylvia in the story, as well as Prince Rainier of Monaco and movie star Grace Kelly's royal wedding, and Liberace.
Additional credits: Nick Beeks-Sanders (camera operator), Sallie Jaye (makeup/hair design), and Del Baker (stunts).
Musicians: Paul Cavacuiti and Ray Gillespie.
Copyright Channel Four Television Corporation 1993.
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