~ Dame Anna Neagle ~

A games mistress, dancing teacher, stage and film star Marjorie Robertson changed her name, she was known as Anna Neagle and reached the height of fame. Portraying Queen Victoria, Florence Nightingale, Edith Cavell and Odette an outstanding performance I will never forget. She also starred in musicals her versatility shone again, I enjoyed Charlie Girl and Spring In Park Lane. Such delights will not be repeated Dame Anna is at rest, I bid farewell to a beautiful lady who always gave her best.

~ The Master ~

He lived for over seventy years achieving world acclaim, Musical Comedy, songs and plays a credit to his name. He had no time to sit and think inspiration just came whilst at dinner, on a bus or having a bath, genetical influence guided him along the right path. Presenting ‘On With The Dance’ ‘Poor Little Rich Girl’ and ‘Bitter Sweet’ starring Evelyn Laye, gems from the twenties and thirties never fade away. His repertoire of songs circulate far and wide, ‘I’ll See You Again’, ‘Parisienne Pierrot’ and ‘London Pride’. He viewed life with observant eyes working in a practical way, plays complete in just a few weeks never the slightest delay. He made his mark above others he towered, I refer to the master Sir Noel Coward.

~ I Remember It Well ~

Au Revoir Maurice Chevalier, you were so nice to know, you could not linger any more, it was time to go. The Paris streets are silent the pavements wet with tears, you gave your talent freely for over sixty years. Rising from obscurity pursuing every chance,  you became an idol, the pride and joy of France. Performing in America and on the English stage, your sentimental songs appeal to any age. An actor of distinction as your many films proclaim, the straw boater hat was as famous as your name. Reproduced with flowers when the final curtain fell, it will never be forgotten, I remember it quite well.

~ Dame Sybil ~

A gentle old lady with a beautiful voice, speaking the lines in the plays of her choice. Dame Sybil Thorndike queen of the stage so much a part of an elegant age. A gracious old lady with a charm all her own relating with pride the success she has known. She made her debut at sweet seventeen to receive great ovations through each changing scene. Now she has reached her ninetieth year who will replace her, no one I fear. I will treasure her memory and keep it in store, I lived in her time I could not wish for more.