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A signed page from the programme - Monday November 7th 1949
Gracie's other 'Autumn Tour' dates for
1949 were;
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Gracie and Monty in the 1950s
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Gracie arriving at Victoria, B.C.
during her 1950 Canadian tour.
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In 1950 television viewers saw Gracie and her
brother-in-law, Duggie Wakefield, in this bathing skit.
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Gracie helped sew sequins on the black silk organdie dress she
wore for her solo act at her fifth Royal Variety
Performance.
When this picture was taken the score was 38.000 up with
7.000 to go.
Sheila Morris Aza (centre), daughter-in-law of Gracie's
manager, was called in to help.
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How many women of 52 can do this? Gracie
turns three cartwheels where she used to do one.
This photograph was taken at the London Palladium
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Above and below - Scenes at the London Palladium during the Royal Variety
performance on 13th November 1950. In the Royal Box are the King and Queen,
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret; The house is packed with distinguished
people from every sphere of life. At the microphone, making her fifth appearance
in Royal Variety, is Gracie, First Lady of the Music Hall.
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After the Royal Command Performance Gracie was
introduced to the Royal family. Here she has just met
the King, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.
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