 Event |
The Florence Desmond Fun and Dance Show
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| Venue |
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, WA |
| First Date |
1 April 1954 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
First, Miss Desmond laid hands on several ditties, with intent mistreating them, as the interpreters she represented would mistreat them. This was amusing; but ranging wider in wit—often a wit sharply barbed—was her succession of film star impersonations, which followed. |
| Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Variety
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Article: Brings the Folies know-how to our dancers, The Mirror, 13 March 1954, 13
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Article: Florence Desmond is coming here, The Argus, 19 December 1953, 14
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Review: Fidelio , Florence Desmond makes debut here, The West Australian, 2 April 1954, 14
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Newspaper |
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| Programme |
His Majesty's Theatre, PRG 146 |
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| Event Identifier |
102304 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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