Lily Morris

Lily Morris (September 30, 1882–October 3, 1952), born Lilles Mary Crosby, was an English music hall performer, who specialized in comedic singing. [ [http://www.lilymorris.co.uk/ Lily Morris Website] ]

Morris was born in the Holborn area, London, and began performing professionally at the age of ten. [ [http://www.lilymorris.co.uk/ Lily Morris Website] ] She built a formidable career, including several successful international tours. ["Music Hall Star Dies," New York Times (1857-Current File), October 4, 1952, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed January 6, 2008).] She had a particularly successful run at the Palace Theater in New York in 1928. ["British Artists Rule Palace Bill," New York Times (1857-Current file), January 24, 1928, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed January 6, 2008).] She retired from the stage in 1940, except for a brief appearance in 1948. ["Times" obituary.] In 1941 she appeared as the formidable "Lady Randall" in the Arthur Askey comedy "I Thank You" but reverts to type in the final scene where she gives a rendition of the old music hall standard "Waiting at the Church" at an impromptu concert in a tube station bomb shelter. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033739/ IMBD: "I Thank You"] ]

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