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Al Burnett

An interview with Al Burnett, the owner of several clubs in Soho and Picadilly conducted by the broadcaster Bernard Braden.

Inside Film 1967 16 mins

Overview

An interview with Al Burnett, the owner of several clubs in Soho and Piccadilly conducted by the broadcaster Bernard Braden. Born in the East End, Burnett had led a picaresque life, working at one time as a bootlegger of booze in New York. Here he talks at length about the peculiarities of Britain's gambling and alcohol licensing laws.

This title is also available on the DVD/Blu-ray 'Primitive London' in the BFI Flipside collection.

Featuring

Al Burnett and Bernard Braden

Genres

Inside Film and Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Location

St James

Language

English

Subjects

Entertainment and recreation Night clubs Gambling Taxation Licensing laws Civil law Public house opening hours

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