“The Unforgettable Danny La Rue” Documentary (2010) HD
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- 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
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“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,
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We've had a movie about Liberace, we've had a movie about Elton John, we've had a movie about Freddy Mercury ....... why hasn't anyone made a movie about Danny La Rue.
How great would that move be, full of heart and soul, laughs and tears, a celebration of his wonderful career and life.
What a wonderful thought..to honour the memory of an amazingly talented artist..❤
If they were going to make a film of his life! I would shout it from the rooftop! What a wonderful man and entertainer he was , I just loved him.
That would be epic. I’m already casting the actors in my mind 🤩
None of those biopics did very well at the box office. America doesn't want homosexual movies.
Agree we need one and we need his history in walton hall
You know a wonderful documentary when a 72 year old woman from USA cries. Ty for reminding me of a great person whose name I remembered. RIP God bless Danny
In 1978 Danny and Michael Aspell were judges on the talent show New Faces when I was on; Danny was very complimentary and gave me high points that took my score way above the norm; I turned that into a showbiz career spanning 45 years, only just recently retiring, I thank them both for giving me that leg up the ladder.
@Bill Fish - Nothing says thank you to a mentor like being a success. And I'd say a career in showbiz for 45 years is a smashing success! Enjoy your retirement. You've earned it!
@@julie.1081 What a lovely remark, thank you.
Just think Bill,.... I probably watched you back then. Nice to hear you got to continue with your career 😊
@@SmilerORocker thank you
He was a consummate professional. Always brought the house down when he was on The Good Old Days
I was a child invited up on stage at the London Palladium when Danny was starring in a Christmas pantomime in the late 60s.
For a 7 or 8 year old, this was both daunting, and incredibly exciting. He was so kind, put me at my ease, gave me a hug, and it’s an experience I’ve cherished all these years. What a wonderful human being!
I remember seeing that from the audience as a 13 year old. Those pantomimes were incredible back then and he was so wonderful with the audience.
How weird...I remeber being at a panto also with Danny LaRue in the late 60s.....I think I got more of the jokes than my parents bargained for...he was funny...
awww
Omg I did to
I didn't no Danny had past
Saw Danny appearing at a local club with Jim Davidson in Torquay back in the 80s, a week later I spotted Danny walking down a street with his beloved dog in London I stopped to chat about seeing him in Torquay, and he was quite happy to chat briefly. Lovely man
Annie you were a true true friend to Danny especially when he needed a caring friend the most you opened your home to him & cared for him till the end. He may have lost his fortune but no amount of money could buy a friendship like that.
❤
Special friends foreva ❤❤❤
what a beautiful comment
How lovely to see him again. And to hear from those who knew him best.
I never knew that 😢
He had a full life, a long “marriage” with Jack and a good friend! Who needs more?
I saw Danny on Bournemouth pier probably 3 or 4 years before he left us, it was autumn and the audience was small.. he was absolutely amazing and gave everything and I’m happy to say I saw him live, sequins feathers and all.. always an amazing man.
Hello 🖐 how are you doing?
I will never forget Danny, all innuendo, no obscenities, just wonderful entertainment.
I saw Danny La Rue on stage and was spellbound. He was an entertainer to his fingertips.
We had some fun at Danny'sPlace I was 19teen working for Max Factor the Makeup Icon. .Thought those times would never End
He looked very much like Tony Curtis.
I can see that now....never noticed that before!
I had the honour of seeing Danny in the 80s when he toured here in Australia. What a show! He was ahead of his time. Simply fabulous.❤
Fab
@@kellyannpage1469 I agree 😊🎉😎
I have seen him in Melbourne during his first Australian tour, believe it was in 1979. Just spectacular!! Can honestly say that only 2 comedy entertainers made me laugh so hard I cried- the fabulous , joyful Danny and phenomenal Victor Borge. The world is so much grayer without them.
I had never heard of Danny LA Rue. What a wonderful story I just watched.
Had the pleasure of having dinner at Tharens restaurant with Danny (who owned a house in Sydney) and Wayne Sleep (on crutches who was recouperating here after a major leg injury). Such a fun night and extremely lovely guys.
I loved Danny he was always so elegant whether in drag or as himself such a shame those shysters robbed him I hope karma got them
They don't make them like that anymore. A different era, a different audience. This was a lovely tribute to Danny and of the warm and devoted friends he had.
We'd Watch him ,my Grandmother and I , on Sunday evenings on the golden days. Ladies and gentlemen for your pleasure Danny La Rue. Fantastic memories.
I remember as a young girl I first seen Danny on TV watching with my Dad ,I said Dad she's gorgeous isn't she then my Dad said she's a man ,omg Dad he's gorgeous, I loved Danny from that day on , Danny was a gorgeous man inside and out..precious memories.....
I went to see DANNY LA RUE LIVE in Great Yarmouth
So much missed you are the best drag artist, then came along LILY SAVAGE who I seen LIVE at Flamingo's Gay Nightclub in Blackpool in 1991 whose recently just died these two will go down in British drag act history, no others will meet there standards
R.I.P DANNY AND LILY
I saw Danny LaRue in 1984 when he starred in Hello Dolly! in London. It was a lavish production in the Prince Albert Theater, which was a huge venue. He was extremely entertaining and the costumes and production numbers were great.
How lovely to see him again. I watched him as a child. My parents loved him and we were allowed to stay up to watch The Good Old Days when he was on it. What a trouper. May he rest in peace.
He was a handsome gent and a gorgeous woman, I loved the way he was naughty, without being vulgar.Danny LaRue had class, that’s for sure!
Yes he was good entertainment- without the cringe x
I remember seeing him in variety shows on telly, when I was a kid . I loved those shows. But didn’t understand half the innuendos , I do now so thank you for showing this. The hairdryer story was hilarious!
Being in the U.S., I never heard of Danny LaRue, but I've watched this documentary twice over the years and it still brings tears to my eyes. God Rest Him.
I never heard of him,but so glad i watched this. Danny was in a class by himself. What a great guy,stunning performer.
Lets face it,whats going on today,with guys thinking that there women,acting like fools,Danny didnt want to be a woman,Danny was a class act,blessed with real talent❤
What a trooper…..We need people like him today ,it was called entertainment….How I miss it….All gone now…
No swearing, a bit of innuendo, nothing over the top. A show you could watch with your Nan and small children. Sadly these days, entertainers think dropping a few swear words and all that is what's needed. No. It's extremely sad that the likes of Danny, Lionel Blair, Roy Hudd et all will never be seen again. All gone with the passage of time x
Those dresses are amazing! Danny was a talented sweetheart, I think performing till late in life probably helped him make it to late in life. The world needs extra pizzas, and he and Annie and their friends gave it. Thanks guys!
Dear Annie,
Thank You for being A True Blue Angel To Danny...
.😂😂😂😂😂
I activated his American Express platinum card. He was very kind and polite!
Yes, he was a true star. I saw him live just once in a panto but cought a few tv appearances. Everyone loved him. Never to be forgotten. The best drag queen ever.
Janet Gray, He called himself a man in a frock. He actually hated the term drag queen.
@@rhealajoie2204 He also called himself "straight." Relax.
@@rhealajoie2204 Yes, Danny always called himself a 'female impersonator' above all else.
Great documentary charting the highs and lows of the Star that was and is Danny LA Rue.
A master of his craft, a wink or facial expression was enough. Never blue,always entertaining.
He was a man in a dress ???? I just can’t understand the Brit’s fascination with this ??!!!!!
@@robertwalker951 Are you NEW to the internet? Look around!
@@eltiochusma haha... No, he's part of the social media team 😎
@@eltiochusma as we both are 😂 😉
R.I.P
DANNY LA RUE
NOT FORGOTTEN 🌻🌹⚘️❤️
I saw Danny La Rue at The Palace Theater in 1970. His show was amazing!!!
Was lucky to see him live with my mum in a little theatre in Winchester he was wonderful
It's an injustice to witness how Danny La Rue has fallen from public memory in recent years. He was a major star, one of the greatest female impersonators of all time. Decades before Ru Paul Charles burst onto the scene Danny was a regular on TV and blazed a trail for all who would follow including Lily Savage, Hinge & Bracket and so many more. Ru Pauls Drag Race has almost destroyed the long established traditional Drag culture similar to how Amazon & Macdonalds have steam rolled across the world. We are in danger of losing so much of our history and it must be reclaimed before its too late.
Time moves on...get over it...
Don't despair! Rupaul highlights a *DIFFERENT* drag culture. Each part of the world has their own!
Ok Boomer!
@@haileyshannon7548 😅😅😅I Love you for that right there!
@Moutton Noir Rupaul could very well be an admirer & or fan of Danny’s, even if he wasn’t, I’m very certain Ru knows who Danny is and would lift him up if anything actually.
Saw Danny at Blackpool when I was younger.. The dresses were fabulous. ❤
This was a beautiful documentary ❤❤❤❤ RIP
A true star they don't exist anyone real stars ...shine bright Danny were ever you are ❤️
I remember a wonderful night in Sydney watching him perform,he was brilliant,wonderful showman,lovely man.
What An Amazing Life He Had Rest In Peace
Annie your Amazing! Your dedication as a costume designer and more so a true friend! ❤
I came by this story and video by chance and I am glad I did. I'd never known of this man, and I am glad I do~!! You know, in today's age, we raise money via GoFundMe and what not to help people out. I wish people had done something similar for a man who brought joy to so many.
I'm 58, and remember Danny from television.
My parents loved him on 'The Good Old Days'.
I had no idea his life had been so tragic.....as had many of the performers back then.
I grew up in Hatch End, home of the lovely Barry Cryer, who died in 2022.
There's a Wetherspoons in Hatch End, and he was often there. He knew EVERYONE. He was an incredible raconteur. We could all be enthralled, amazed, horrified, and laughing until it hurt.
I was lucky to have known him.
Danny sounded a wonderful man.
Thank goodness he
spent his last year's with Annie. I'm so glad he had a true, loyal friend like that to the end.
How wonderful for them both! 💕
The real success of a person is not found in wealth, but in the lives they've touched. This man was a reigning success.
il était d'un grand et inégalé talent à son époque; il a réalisé son rêve celui de voir son nom sur les grands théâtres londoniens et il l'a exaucé par son travail,et sa ténacité .La fin de sa gloire était tragique mais son nom restera à jamais célèbre dans le monde du show biz .May his soul rest in peace.
Beautifully put.
I used to watch the good old days with my mum. ❤ she loved Danny ❤ R,I. P to Danny and my Mum xxx
Here we are in 2023 America banning these wonderful shows and people. Danny is a legendary icon. ❤
I’ve Neva saw this before thanks for showing it to me .
What a beautiful woman he was when made up
Never
Fabulous! We stayed at the Swan and it reflected Dan's style and attention to detail perfectly.
Bless him and the dear people who cared for him🥰🇨🇦
😢 sadly missed, but not forgotten. He was my mum's and mine favourite drag artist, loved seeing him live at a show or seeing him on telly. Cracking good video thanks 🖤
what a beutiful man danny d.e rue was a true gentleman and entertainer
What a great man and such a true star. I never got to see his act and I feel a little sad that I missed a wonderful human being.
What a great documentary about a wonderful star
He was so beautiful! Such a great man. RIP Danny.
I just so happened to catch this video, I'm from the US, I've never heard of Danny LaRue although I knew a few drag queens back in my younger days and can relate to some of this.
This was so sad that he got taken for everything. All the shows he put on for all those years!! Such a good person with a good soul, doesn't it figure that something so rotten happens to someone so good 😭 It reeeally is heartbreaking!
May God's everlasting light shine upon him as he rests in peace 🕊️ 🙏🏼💙🍃🌺🌟✨🌟
BadaBing Some of the most Evil 👿 people I’ve known in the world(thieves, backstabbed, horrible, horrible People) are the ones who made it in Show Business: I NEVER understood how this was allowed to happen. The kind always got stabbed in the back!!!!-🤦🏻♂️🤮 Aye Dios Mio.
Yep that's the saddest part when it happens to good people also when it's someone you know personally that does you wrong hurts even more than if it was a stranger!
And that happens more than not! Such great people in this world!!
☹️ 🤧
What a good true friend was Annie! And a fabulous costumier! Wished I could’ve seen him live. A true artiste!
TV, summer shows at the seaside and Charley's Aunt. The Wonderful Danny La Rue.
My mum was friends with Danny from her days in the Theatre, I remember as a child we used to go to his house to visit. I had no idea how big a star he was in the day.
I was in a restaurant in Old Compton Street, London having dinner with a friend. Danny was at the next table with a friend. He knew my friend and sent over wine for for us.
Remember as a kid in the 1970s watching this with mum and dad etc those days will never come again /Dan had amazing Irish eyes like Bambi x most women need false eyelashes he was a good looking guy x
Wow, this kept me interested, a Huge Thank You...
He was a star in his own rights,SHAME on those who scam people out of their greatness.
This can't be true. The GOP told me that drag was a new thing.
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No they didn’t. Danny himself is quoted saying I’m a man in a frock, it’s a joke. He never claimed to be a woman dead set on infiltrating schools with butt fuckery.
No you got it confused drag shows for children is the new thing
@@biancablast8153 And what drag shows are there for children? You mean reading children's books in a circle?
@@whoknows2054 You lie. Name the books.
I remember as a child watching him on TV. My parents loved him, I remember. We lived in south London then and they often went up to the West End to shows and I'm pretty sure they could have gone to see him in some show or other. His business manager and partner who had been so astute with his money somehow lost the plot with the scammers, and I wonder how that happened. I found it very sad that he lost everything and was forced to work until almost the end. He will always be remembered.
What a man! What a human being! Bless him.
A true trailblazer!👍💗💗💗💗
I remember when my mother-in-law died Perla . at her funeral Danny sent the biggest Flowers Tribute to her .i was bit young to know about him but i do now bless him what a lovely man he was
Oh my perfect a Chinese crested - this was perfect timing to see. I just have been doing drag wear since there has been so much
hatred of late for the drag community. I just came home from getting a total thyroidectomy. Drag - Crested and throat Cancer.
Wish I had been able to see him perform in person. I also have a Chinese crested. Perfect.
Hello how are you doing?
Regarding Danny Lar Rue's skill as a female impersonator, if a jobs worth doing it is worth doing well, that's what I liked about him
His act wasn't my cup of tea. However I can see how talented he was. It was his personality I liked. He came across as a really nice bloke.
You need to drink more tea of different kinds.
@@BellaFirenze leave that to you😉
I went to see his show at the Winter Gardens in Margate. I will always remember him.
Simply the best, a true professional without being over the top ❤
pure legend
Oh what a beautiful treat😊Our very exceptionally precious and pretty Danny La Rue what an consumate Entertainer who brought so much joy in our lives. Oh what happy times we had.
Would have loved to have experienced that glamour!
My late father loved Danny until he found out Danny plucked his own eyebrows, this was a step too far for my father and he never watched him again.
Marvellous man, brilliant act.
How wierd is that? Tolerating the gowns, the heels , the make up and wigs....but the eyebrows were one step too far!!....someones been telling porkies...or pretending for a long time.....
Sorry, but your father's behaviour makes no sense .....
Because men of that era were comfortable thinking it was all show business and that he was a man at the end of the day just doing a bit. The makeup and dresses and wigs went away when the show was over but the eyebrow thing was just too "feminine" and "permanent". It really was a different world and generation.
@@MrWillHughes exactly, thank you.
Julian Eltinge was the biggest drag star ever, back in the early 1900's, and men would beat the crap out you if you said he was queer (though of course he was). I had that from my old vocal coach and ragtime pianist who was around and working nightclubs at the time.
A great documentary and a great man.
What a wonder,kind & generous man😊.. So loved & always will be loved. Who got through a sad😔 situation holding his head up. May he RIP🙏 .🫶
I've never heard of Danny LaRue. This is fascinating. What a great tribute. TY for this
I wish I could have seen one show, just one would have been an experience of a lifetime.
He reminds me of Tony Curtis.
Some like it hot.
How unfortunate that this film is my introduction to DL. Not that this film isn’t a wonderful tribute. It is. It’s just I feel as though I’ve missed out. But I’m glad that I am now aware of this trend setter and true talent.
Oh how I despise conmen, even the little bastards. What a tragic story. Salute Danny🎉🎉❤❤
Stumbled upon this story. Beautifully done ❤
So...Why isn't there a bio picture made of him .??? What are they waiting for ????😊
@maxlinder5262 Unfortunately, unlike Elton John and Freddie Mercury, Danny LaRue was queercentric without the latter-day legend. Oh, he was and is remembered, and fondly too, but his superstar status has faded over the years. Simply put, the boys with the lolly aren't prepared to shell out to make a movie about a personality which may not 'take'. Even if it did, but they don't want to take the risk. Pity.
OMG, weren't we lucky to experience stars like this? Today's pinched, nervous, destructive exclusive-inclusive world wouldn’t nurture talent like this. At least we got to enjoy performers of this calibre!
Just loved Danny la Rue
And Paul O Grady
All innuendo but brilliant
They will be sadly missed
beautiful documentary , thank you
You are welcome...and you are right !!! Fabulous documentary xx I have a little more from Danny and his understudies along with snippets from other great female impersonators in this radio interview..."Chubby Oates, Dennis Gilding and Paul James - Pantos and the Art of Female Impersonation" czcams.com/video/Y2pZXmzggeo/video.html
What a fantastic man,loved this video brought tears at the end god bless him he will up there entertaining,he had a big big heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was born 1972 and remember him all through my childhood on TV ❤
Danny La Rue was legend! Ironically I never saw him in my native UK where I became aware of him. I had to wait years to finally see him live in Toronto, in a performance I will never forget. He was a legend of time which comes and goes and yet seems to be immortal in his appeal.
He was scheduled to appear in the Al Bustan palace hotel in Muscat, Oman in 1990's and then was cancelled.
Such an amazing performer; Brought back gret memories as a childwatching him on TV all the family around. Its lovely to know that he had such a great friend to share his life with towards the end. He definately was a star.
I guess I shouldn’t have watched this… now I shall cry all day
What a heartbreaking ending to such a beautiful person 😢
Were the 2 men who robbed him blind ever convicted ?
❤❤❤It is these types of people, that bring the world joy, and makes this existence more tolerable🌈
MAY YOU FOREVER REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MR LA RUE.
THIS is a remarkable tribute. Thank you so much for this.
Dont know why they never made a film of his life he was brilliant love him and proud of his irish roots
One word fabulous