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- AA Hollywood party
- B(2 sides)
Florence Desmond, a British impressionist and comedienne of stage and film, recorded a novelty piece on His Master's Voice in the early 1930s.AI summary
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- AAlice in Wonderland
- B(A Stephens)part 2
Florence Desmond was a British impressionist and comic actress who became famous for her character sketches and celebrity parodies. 'Alice in Wonderland' is likely a comic monologue or recitation. This His Master's Voice C3243 is from the speech and comedy series, probably mid-1930s.AI summary
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- ABritish Mother's Big Flight
- BMae Time
Florence Desmond, a British impressionist and comedienne, on His Master's Voice, catalogue BD257, with 'British Mother's Big Flight' and 'Mae Time'.AI summary
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- ACigarettes please
- BMore Impersonations
Florence Desmond, a celebrated impressionist and revue performer of the 1930s-40s, recorded 'Cigarettes Please' and 'More Impersonations' for His Master's Voice. Desmond was known for her ability to parody well-known entertainers of the day.AI summary
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- ADeepest Shelter in Town
- BOh what a Surprise for the Duce
Florence Desmond, a British comedienne and variety performer, recorded comic novelty material, including "Oh What a Surprise for the Duce" (a topical song mocking Mussolini), for His Master's Voice around 1940. Desmond was a popular music-hall and cabaret performer.AI summary
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- ADeepest Shelter in Town
- BOh what a Surprise for the Duce
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- AHaven't I seen you before
- BA Lady in waiting
Florence Desmond, a British impressionist and variety entertainer, recorded 'Haven't I Seen You Before' and 'A Lady in Waiting' for His Master's Voice B9043 in the early 1930s.AI summary
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- AIn Love again
- BPublic Sweetheart No.1
Florence Desmond, a British impressionist and comedienne, sings 'In Love Again' and 'Public Sweetheart No. 1' on Columbia, typical of her light comedy vocal work in the 1930s.AI summary
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- AMae Time
- BA British Mother's Big Flight
Florence Desmond, a British actress and entertainer, recorded 'Mae Time' and 'A British Mother's Big Flight' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B8223.AI summary
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- APublic sweetheart no1
- BIn love again
Florence Desmond's novelty recordings 'Public Sweetheart No. 1' and 'In Love Again' on Columbia FB1201. Desmond was a British impressionist and actress popular in the 1930s–40s, known for mimicry and character comedy.AI summary
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- ARehearsal for the Troops
- Bpart 2
Florence Desmond, a British actress, comedienne and impressionist, on His Master's Voice B9002, performing 'Rehearsal for the Troops' in two parts. Desmond was a prolific recording artist known for comic impressions and sketches.AI summary
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- AShe had to go and lose it at the Astor
- BMr Jones
Florence Desmond on 'She Had to Go and Lose It at the Astor', recorded for His Master's Voice B9039. Desmond was a British comedienne and actress known for her impressions and comic monologues; this late 1930s B-series release showcases her stage repertoire.AI summary