Sparrows Can't Sing

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01/20/2021 Utterly charming kitchen sink comedy-drama, beautifully performed by stalwarts of Theatre Workshop, most of whom later became famous TV stars. Joan Littlewood should have directed more films. Ray (the excellent James Booth) returns from two years at sea to an East End that has changed out of recognition: tower blocks have replaced the demolished tenements and his missus (Barbara Windsor, never better) has moved in with a bus driver. Shot in pristine black-and-white in actual locations, it zips along and offers a poignant and unsentimental snapshot of a way of life that has all but vanished. See more 10/04/2019 Priceless glimpse of London after the war. See more 10/04/2019 I don't think anyone would confuse this with a staggering work of genius but l found it fascinating and enjoyable. It was intended as an East End slice of life and it is that, in a cartoony sort of way. But it is a world which has completely disappeared which makes for the fascination. The enjoyment comes from the wonderful performances, especially the amazing Barbara Windsor. She has played lovable and slightly dim cockney sparrers all her life but with a sharper script to work with she shows what a great actress she is. Hard to believe nearly 60 years later she is doing the same thing. See more Read all reviews

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