Lily Morris
Lily Morris (September 30, 1882 – October 3, 1952), born Lilles Mary Crosby, was an English music hall performer, who specialized in singing comedic songs, notably 'Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid' and 'Don't Have Anymore Missus Moore".[1]
Morris was born in the Holborn area, London, and began performing professionally at the age of ten.[1] She built a formidable career, including several successful international tours.[2] She had a particularly successful run at the Palace Theater in New York in 1928.[3] She also appeared in the musical revue film Elstree Calling (1930), co-directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and a later appearance in the film Radio Parade of 1935.
She retired from the stage in 1940, except for a brief appearance in 1948.[4] 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.[5]
[edit] Song hits
Lily Morris's most popular song hits include:
- Because he loves me.
- My Old Man (Said Follow the Van) (original performer: Marie Lloyd)
- Don't have any more Mrs Moore.
- He's only a working man
- The old apple tree
- Waiting at the Church
- Why am I always the bridesmaid - Never the blushing bride?
[edit] References
- ^ a b Lily Morris Website
- ^ "Music Hall Star Dies," New York Times (1857-Current File), October 4, 1952, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed January 6, 2008).
- ^ "British Artists Rule Palace Bill," New York Times (1857-Current file), January 24, 1928, http://www.proquest.com/ (accessed January 6, 2008).
- ^ Times obituary.
- ^ IMDb: I Thank You
