- Frank Curzon
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Some of Curzon's biggest successes as a producer and theatre manager included "
Monsieur Beaucaire (operetta) " (1902), "A Chinese Honeymoon " (1903), "Sergeant Brue" (1904), "The White Chrysanthemum " (1905), "The Girl Behind the Counter " (1906), "See-See" (1906), "Mr. Hopkinson" (1906), "Miss Hook of Holland " (1907), "King of Cadonia " (1908), "My Mimosa Maid" (1908), "Dear Little Denmark" (1909), and "The Balkan Princess " (1910; co-written by Curzon). Many of Curzon's shows were filled with spectacle, with exotic sets, elaborate costumes and beautiful chorus girls. He also produced a number of plays starringIvor Novello , including "Enter Kiki" (1923), "The Firebrand" (1926), and "Downhill" (1926).One of Curzon's few miscues was to turn down the opportunity to produce "
The Maid of the Mountains " (1916), which became a huge success.Later in life, Curzon bred racehorses.
References
* [http://www.collectorspost.com/Jay.htm Isabel Jay bio that includes profile of Curzon]
* [http://library.kent.ac.uk/library/special/icons/playbills/playdat1.htm List of numerous productions produced or managed by Curzon]
* [http://math.boisestate.edu/GaS/british/authors/lonsdale.html Lonsdale bio that includes information about Curzon]
* [http://members.aol.com/Novello/Plays.html Lists Novello plays produced by Curzon]
* [http://www.theartstheatreclub.com/history.php Includes information about Curzon]
* [http://www.tbheritage.com/Portraits/HurryOn.html Information about Curzon's racehorse, "Call Boy"]External links
* [http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?ID=5593 Curzon at the IBDB database]
* [http://www.defreitasbooks.com/illustrations/illVanity/vanityperf9.html#curzon Photo of Curzon]
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