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Dream Me Up Scotty!

Dream Me Up Scotty!

A history of the Scottish accent on television and film.

Alex Norton discovers how showbusiness has handled the portrayal of the Scottish accent. For over 100 years audiences have struggled to understand our braw brogue: silent Harry Lauder films attempted an accent in the captions, and in Hollywood's golden era , everyone wanted to paint their tonsils tartan- but as examples from Katharine Hepburn, Orson Welles and Richard Chamberlain show, they couldnae. Then Disney made Brave and proved that it disnae have to be all bad!

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dream Me Up Scotty!
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2013-12-23
  • Runtime: 59 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BBC Scotland, Hopscotch Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1522
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

as Presenter

External Links

Keywords

scotlandhollywoodaccents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dream Me Up Scotty!?

Dream Me Up Scotty! is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2013-12-23.

Who are the main actors in Dream Me Up Scotty!?

The main cast includes Alex Norton, .

Where can I watch Dream Me Up Scotty! online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dream Me Up Scotty! is available.

Is Dream Me Up Scotty! based on a true story?

A history of the Scottish accent on television and film.

What is the IMDb rating of Dream Me Up Scotty!?

Dream Me Up Scotty! has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dream Me Up Scotty!?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dream Me Up Scotty!?

The soundtrack was composed by BBC Scotland, Hopscotch Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dream Me Up Scotty! filmed?

Dream Me Up Scotty! was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Dream Me Up Scotty!?

The total runtime of Dream Me Up Scotty! is 59 minutes.

Is Dream Me Up Scotty! suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dream Me Up Scotty!?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dream Me Up Scotty!.

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