Film Studies

The Great Ealing Film Challenge 67: Cheer Boys Cheer (1939)

Dr Keith M. Johnston | Posted 14.07.2012 | UK Entertainment
Dr Keith M. Johnston

Ealing's eighth film after Michael Balcon's arrival at the studio is one of those that is permanently stuck in the debate over what makes a film 'Ealing-esque' or, indeed, what makes a comedy an Ealing comedy?