Daisy Harcourt

Daisy Harcourt was an English comedian who appeared on the vaudeville circuit during the early 20th century. An orphan, she advertised for a stage mother in March 1906. She wanted someone who could shield her from the difficulties of a theatrical career.^[1] Harcourt is significant for having an enduring stage career which she followed up as a radio personality.

Actress and singer

A 1906 billing at Hammerstein's Victoria Theater^[2] included Harcourt, as did a January 1909 theatrical show at the American Theater in New York City.^[3] She played the role of Kar-Mi, a conjurer, in vaudeville entertainment which celebrated the fourteenth anniversary of Hammerstein's Victoria Theater, in September 1914.^[4]

A versatile performer, she performed songs on WMSG 1350 AM,^[5] New York City, in 1929.^[6]

References

1. ^ Many Mothers To Hire, New York Times, March 27, 1906, pg. 9.
2. ^ Hammerstein's Victoria Theater Cinema Treasures, Hammerstein's Victoria Theater, retrieved on January 20, 2010.
3. ^ Paternal Feeling Won, New York Times, January 13, 1909, pg. 6.
4. ^ The Week In The Theatres, New York Times, September 29, 1914, pg. 11.
5. ^ WMSG 1350 AM NYC AM Radio History, retrieved on January 20, 2010.
6. ^ Today on the Radio, New York Times, November 21, 1929, pg. 38.

External links

• Daisy Harcourt photo at University of Washington digital collection

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