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Release Year1970
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorDavid Robinson
WritersDavid Robinson
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsHetty King: Performer
About Hetty King: Performer
A short documentary profiling male impersonator Hetty King, a star of the Edwardian music hall still performing in her 87th year. Accompanied by her sister and dresser Olive, she reminisces about her career, applies her makeup, and performs at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne.
Directed by David Robinson, Hetty King: Performer leans on a strong ensemble — Hetty King, Lindsay Anderson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1970.
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