I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: The Edmundo Ros Story

I Sold My Cadillac to Diana Dors: The Edmundo Ros Story

2000 · 60 min · Documentary

Engaging profile of legendary band leader, Edmundo Ros, who brought Latin American music to England in the 1930's. In the 1940's & 50's he became a household name as presenter of Housewives Choice on BBC radio and the darling of high society as owner of a prestigious nightclub on Regent Street.

Directed by Michael Nyman

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