The Cricklewood film studios, established by failed magician Arthur Sims, once thrived with the help of stars like Florrie Fontaine, the country's highest-paid performer in the 1930s, and Jenny Driscoll, who starred in the "Thumbs Up" series of farces in the 1960s. The studio's fortunes fluctuated over the years, with a decline in popularity during World War II and a revival in the post-war era with horror movies starring Lionel Crisp. Despite being destroyed by Terry Gilliam while filming his flop "Professor Hypochondria's Magical Odyssey," the Cricklewood Greats will always be remembered thanks to preserved archive footage and television repeats.
The Cricklewood Greats
Childhood icons from a beloved film studio, established by a former magician who transitioned to comedy, are revisited through the perspectives of a presenter and a historian from a dedicated fan club.
