Soft Lights and Sweet Music is a 1936 British musical film directed by Herbert Smith and starring Bert Ambrose, Evelyn Dall and Harry Tate. It was made by British Lion at Beaconsfield Studios. The film is a musical revue showcasing a selection of bands and variety acts of the day. It takes its title from Elisabeth Welch's popular BBC radio show, which ran from 1933–1935. The film's art direction was by Norman G. Arnold. Cast Bert Ambrose as Himself - Orchestra Leader Evelyn Dall as Herself Western Brothers as Themselves Harry Tate as Himself Billy Bennett as Himself Turner Layton as Himself Elisabeth Welch as Herself Max Bacon as Himself Wilson, Keppel and Betty as Themselves Donald Stewart as Himself Karina as Herself The Three Rhythm Brothers as Themselves The Four Flash Devils as Themselves The Four Robinas as Themselves The Five Charladies as Themselves Sandy Powell as Himself Dorothy Astra as Herself Murial Billah as Herself Jimmy Fletcher as Himself Jennie Gregson as Herself Bob Robinson as Himself Olga Zeta as Herself John Turnbull as Gramophone Factory Director References Bibliography Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986. External links 1936 films British musical films 1936 musical films Films shot at Beaconsfield Studios Films set in England Films directed by Herbert Smith 1930s English-language films 1930s British films