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Charlie Girl is a musical first produced in the West End in 1965. West End is the name of some places in the world, including: The West End of London, England West End Theatre, is where many of Londons major theatres are located and premier cinema screenings take place. ...
1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...
The original stars of the stage version were Joe Brown (singer), Christine Holmes, Anna Neagle, Derek Nimmo and Hy Hazell. Although a success in London, Charlie Girl has never been produced on Broadway. Joe Brown (born May 13, 1941) was a popular British entertainer of the 1960s. ...
Anna Neagle (October 20, 1904 - June 3, 1986) was a popular British actress and singer. ...
Derek Robert Nimmo (September 19, 1930 - February 24, 1999) was a British character actor, particularly associated with upper-class silly-ass roles. ...
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...
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Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow. Lady Hadwell, the widow of an aristocrat is struggling to make ends meet by opening her home to the public. The youngest of her three daughters, Charlotte, known as "Charlie", is a tomboy. Their loyal assistant, Joe, is in love with Charlie. When he learns he has won a fortune on the football pools, he conceals the fact from his employers. In the meantime, her mother is hoping for an engagement between Charlie and an American millionaire. The most memorable moment of the show is when Charlie has to return her hired evening gown, and the rest of the guests at the ball also decide to cavort in their underwear. |