Money For Nothing

Examiner of Plays' Summary:

The usual rubbish, but without anything unpleasantly suggestive in the dialogue. In the first scene the heroine changes places with the housemaid for no particular reason with resulting confusion. The second is in Piccadilly Circus and consists chiefly of a dialogue between a soldier on leave and a ‘dude’, in which the soldier relates an imaginary trench incident and the ‘dude’ keeps on misunderstanding the points: this sort of thing jars on one’s taste but can hardly be prevented. Then, in a solicitor’s office, there is a police court burlesque scene and a familiar scene of misunderstanding about puppies - not offensive. This is followed by a ‘parade of Dickens characters’, and finally by a scene on a pier in which the heroine’s father takes off his trousers, inside a kiosk, having split a seam in them, and eventually emerging in a ‘newspaper suit’ (the last page) has to consent to her marriage to get them back. This last incident is not necessarily offensive, and I think only something silly fun is meant, but a caution about it might be as well. Various songs mentioned are not given and must be sent in if new. Recommended for license. G. S. Street. The songs have now come in and are harmless. GSS.

Licensed On: 14 Mar 1916

License Number: 125

British Library Reference: LCP1916/5

British Library Classmark: Add MS 66126 Y

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Date	Theatre	Type
20 Mar 1916	Hippodrome, Dover	Professional	Licensed Performance Read Narrative Performed between 20 and 26 March 1916.
3 Apr 1916	Palace Theatre, Ramsgate	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 3 to 8 April 1916 by Eric Dudley (comedian), Annie Hill's octette of dancers, Little La Coupe (child dancer), and a large company of vocal entertainers & some chorus. 'A musical something to laugh at in 5 scenes is the summary of the production [...] the show is to be wholeheartedly recommended as bright and amusing from beginning to end." (Thanet Advertiser, 1 April 1916)
10 Apr 1916	Hippodrome, Devonport	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 10 to 15 April 1916.
17 Apr 1916	Coliseum, Portsmouth	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 17 to 22 April 1916 by Eric Dudley(comedian), Phil Lester, Billy Bernhardt, Gertie Lawrence, J.W. Hooper, Andy Clark, Nellie Turner, Annie Hill's octette of dancers, and Little La Coupe. Other acts on the same bill were The Dvoraks (acrobats), Albert Letine (female impersonator), and Lily Denville (comedienne).
24 Apr 1916	Hippodrome, Margate	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 24 to 29 April 1916.
1 May 1916	Bedford Theatre, Camden, London	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 1 to 6 May 1916.
8 May 1916	Tivoli Theatre, Hull	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 8 to 13 May 1916 by Florence Smithers, Nellie Turner, Andy Clark, and Phil Lester. Also on the bill were Four Sisters Ruby, George Prince, and Agnes Yorke.
15 May 1916	Hippodrome, Derby	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 15 to 20 May 1916 by Herbert Robinson (music), Nellie Turner (actress), Florence Smithers (actress), Billy Berhardt (comedian), Phil Lester (pantomime artiste), Jimmy Hooper, Andy Clark, Iris Belshaw, and Annie Hill's octette of dancers.
22 May 1916	His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 22 to 27 May 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner, Iris Belshaw, Andy Clark, Phil Lester, Jimmy Hooper, and Annie Hill's dancers. Other acts on the same bill were Beano the Tramp (violinist), Mr. Lawson (dancing equilibrist), and Gaumont Graphic Pictures in a film showing how post gets to the Front
26 May 1916	Oldmill Military Hospital, Aberdeen	Other	Read Narrative A one-off performance for wounded soldiers with photo of the company & the soldiers & nursing staff in the Aberdeen Evening Express, 27 May 1916.
29 May 1916	Hippodrome, Greenock	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 29 May to 3 June 1916.
5 Jun 1916	Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 5 to 10 June 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner, Iris Belshaw, Andy Clark, Phil Lester, Jimmy Hooper, and Annie Hill's dancers: 'It is questionable if its five gorgeous scenes and many pretty dresses have been equalled outside of London.' (Daily Record 6 May 1916). Other acts on the same bill were: "Fooling the Parson" (sketch), Henrietta & Selina (society entertainers), Gwen Thomas (singer)
12 Jun 1916	Olympia Theatre, Glasgow	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 12 to 17 June 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner, Iris Belshaw, Andy Clark, Phil Lester, Jimmy Hooper, and Annie Hill's dancers. Other acts on the same bill were: Sgt Kit Bleno, Ida Lyndon(comedienne & dancer), Victor Clements (singer), Evelyn & Clayton (acrobats).
19 Jun 1916	Lyceum Theatre, Govan	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 19 to 24 June by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner. '"Money for Nothing" which has earned golden opinions in the city, last night drew crowded audiences, who were enthusiastic in their reception of the piece.' (Daily Record 20 June 1916). Other acts on the same bill were: Lang Nicol (cyclist), Pierre Bugrass (singer), "Detective Muddle" sketch performed by P.J.McGrath & his company.
26 Jun 1916	Hippodrome, Nottingham	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 26 June to 1 July 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Florence Smithers, Nelly Turner, Andy Clark, Phil Lester, Gertie Lawrence, E.A. Plumpton. Other acts included: Frank Hartley (juggler), Gene Fields (musician), Hall & Turn (acrobats), Bioscope.
10 Jul 1916	Grand Theatre, Hanley	Professional	Read Narrative Performed from 10 to 15 July 1916. Other acts on the same bill were: Cissie Lupino (dancer), Bobbie Peeler (mimetic policeman)
17 Jul 1916	Hippodrome, Stockport	Professional	Read Narrative Performed 17-21 July by Alec Daimler, Billy Bernhardt, Phil Lester, Andy Clark, E.A. Plumpton, Gertie Lawrence, Dolly Daimler, Nellie Turner. Other acts on the same bill were Jack Audley (comedian), The Siosters Rizarelis (trapeze artists).
24 Jul 1916	New Pavilion, Liverpool	Professional	Read Narrative Performed 24 to 29 July by Alec Daimler, Billy Bernhardt, Nellie Turner, Phil Lester, Andy Clark, E.A. Plumpton, Gertie Lawrence, Dora Eadie, Annie Hill. Other acts included Jas. Stockton (vocalist), Mdlle. Margo (conjuror).
24 Jul 1916	New Pavilion, Liverpool	Professional	Read Narrative Performed 24 to 29 July by Alec Daimler, Billy Bernhardt, Nellie Turner, Phil Lester, Andy Clark, E.A. Plumpton, Gertie Lawrence, Dora Eadie, Annie Hill. Other acts included Jas. Stockton (vocalist), Mdlle. Margo (conjuror).
31 Jul 1916	Empire Theatre, Middlesbrough	Professional	Read Narrative Performed 31 July to 5 August 1916 by Alec Daimler, Billy Bernhardt, Phil Lester, Andy Clark, E.A. Vincent, Gertie Lawrence, Dolly Daimler, Nellie Turner, Annie Hill's dancers. Other acts on the same bill included: Ragolio (presents rag picture studies). Darty & Partner (acrobats), The Five Wilburns (vocalists & dancers).
23 Oct 1916	Coliseum, Portsmouth	Professional	Read Narrative Performed here 23-28 October 1916 by Billy Bernhardt, Nellie Turner, Hilda Mascot (comedienne), and the Gilt Edged Sextette of Dancers.
6 Nov 1916	Empire, Bristol	Professional	Read Narrative Performed here from 6-12 November 1916 by George Ralls (comedian), Nellie Turner, Jimmy Hooper, Phil Lester, Andy Clark, The Gilt Edged Octette, E.A. Vincent, Jenny Barker & Martel. Other acts on the same bill were: The Donaldson Brothers in "Sports in a Jungle", Kid Love (sand dancer & singer).

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