Dormer, Daisy (1889–1947)
Dormer, Daisy (1889–1947)
English comedian. Born Jan 16, 1889, in Portsmouth, England; died Sept 13, 1947.
Appeared in major music halls throughout England, introducing such songs as "I'm going I'm Gone," "I Want a Girl," "Mister Johnson," "I Wouldn't Leave My Little Wooden Hut for You," "I Do Like You Susie," and "I Wish I Lived Next Door to You"; appeared in the film City of Beautiful Nonsense.
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