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3 unusual facts about Marie Dainton


Marie Dainton

At the Strand Theatre in London in 1902 she appeared in the successful musical play A Chinese Honeymoon.

In 1902 she made several gramophone recordings for the Gramophone & Typewriter Co Ltd and Pathé of songs from this show, namely "The à la Girl", "Sweet Little Sing-Sing", and "Mandie of Ohio".

At the Colonial Theatre in New York in March 1909 Dainton appeared in vaudeville, again performing her mimicry of celebrities, including Harry Lauder, Anna Held, Marie Tempest, Marie Lloyd and Mrs Patrick Campbell.


Music Hall War of 1907

The dispute gained momentum due to the support from well-established entertainers including Marie Dainton, Marie Lloyd, Arthur Roberts, Joe Elvin and Gus Elen.


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