Danny La Rue, OBE (born Daniel Patrick Carroll, 26 July 1927 – 31 May 2009) was an Irish-born English singer and entertainer, known particularly in stage and theatre for his singing and cross-dressing performances.

Among his celebrity impersonations were Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Judy Garland, Margot Fonteyn, Marlene Dietrich and Margaret Thatcher. At one point he had his own nightclub in Hanover Square, and also performed on London's West End. In the 1960s he was among Britain's highest-paid entertainers.
In 1968 his version of "On Mother Kelly's Doorstep" reached number 33 in the UK singles chart; La Rue later adopted the song as his theme tune

This documentary examines his life and career with interviews from some of his closest friends; from rags to riches and back again when he lost his vast fortune. From humble beginnings to fisticuffs with Princess Margaret, he did the lot....singer, dancer, entertainer and actor...he dazzled audience across the country with his fantastic figure, sparkling costumes, comedy and on stage timing.

Look out for rare live footage of one of Danny´s greatest understudies...Tommy Osborne on my playlist "Panto Performances" at Vaudeville Funtimes    • Panto performances  

Look out for my radio interview from the 90s where Paul James, Chubby Oates and Dennis Gilding (also Danny´s understudy) discuss La Rue and many other fabulous entertainers from the variety world gone by....    • Chubby Oates, Dennis Gilding and Paul...  

Look out for my book written in 1966 by Arthur (Chubby) Oates and Chris Shaw..."A Pictorial History on the Art of female Impersonation"...    • "A Pictorial History of the Art of Fe...   ...accompanied by music from some unforgettable performers; Reg Stone, Wilkie Bard, Ella Shields, Douglas Byng and Hetty King.

“The Unforgettable Danny La Rue”

Directed by …Mark Turnbull

Cast (in credits order)

Martin Glyn Murray ... Himself - Narrator (voice)
Danny La Rue ... Himself (archive footage)
Roy Hudd ... Himself - Friend and Co-star
Annie Galbraith ... Herself - Danny's Costumier
Richard Mawbey ... Himself - Danny's PA 1978-1988
Richard Barber ... Himself - Danny's Biographer
Ceri Dupree ... Himself - Friend
Peter Elliott ... Himself - Theatrical Producer
Lionel Blair ... Himself - Friend and Choreographer
Ronnie Corbett ... Himself
Lynda Baron ... Herself - Chorus Girl, Winston's Club
Barry Cryer ... Himself - Friend and Writer
Toni Palmer ... Herself - Danny's Leading Lady
Richard M. Mills ... Himself - Producer,

Vaudeville Funtimes Playlists…

Stand Up Comedy
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Variety Performances…
   • Variety Performances  

Panto Performances…
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Blue Variety...
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The gangs All Here...
   • The Gang´s All Here  

Wakey Wakey campers...
   • Wakey Wakey Campers  

Royal Variety Performance 1991...
   • Royal Variety Performance 1991  

The Importance of Being Earnest (Hinge and Bracket)...
   • The Importance of Being Earnest  (Hin...  

Vivienne Chering...
   • Vivienne Chering  

Uptown at the Downtown...
   • Uptown at the Downtown 1982  

Queen Mothers 90th Birthday...
   • Queen Mother´s 90th Birthday (A Royal...  

Chubby Oates telly, Radio and Monologues...
   • Chubby Oates Telly, Radio and Monologues  

Enid Blyton´s Famous Five 70s TV Series...
   • Enid Blyton´s Famous Five 70´s TV Series  

Female Impersonation...
   • Female Impersonation  

Chubby Oates on Female Impersonation...
   • Chubby Oates on Female Impersonation  

Dixon of Dock Green...
   • Dixon of Dock Green  

The Davernettes (1963) /Flip and The Dateliners 1964...
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West End Musicals Compilation...
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Opera...
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Documentaries on the Lives of Show Biz Entertainers...
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Full Movies...
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