Gay, Maisie (1883–1945)
Gay, Maisie (1883–1945)
English musical-comedy actress and singer. Born Jan 7, 1883, in London, England; died Sept 14, 1945, in London.
On stage for over 40 years, appeared in over 30 musicals, including The Quaker Girl, High Jinks, Sybil, London Calling, Charlot's Revue, Pins and Needles and This Year of Grace; played the lead role of Nan in A Country Girl over 1,000 times (1904–07); often appeared on the NY stage and toured America; films include To Oblige a Lady and The Old Man.
See also reminiscences Laughing Through Life (1931).
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