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| Daisy Dormer | |
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| Born | Kezia Beatrice Stockwell 16 January 1883 Southsea |
| Died | September 13, 1947(1947-09-13) (aged 64) Wandsworth, London |
| Occupation | Music hall singer |
| Spouse | Albert Jee |
Daisy Dormer (16 January 1883 – 13 September 1947) was an English music hall singer.
Biography
She was born Kezia Beatrice Stockwell on 16 January 1883 in Southsea.
A pretty, waif-like presence, she was famous for singing "After the Ball is Over" among other songs. "After the Ball is Over", which was written by Charles K. Harris, helped to establish Tin Pan Alley in the 1890s. The sheet music sold over five million copies in the 1890s.
In 1935, Dormer had a character part in the film City of Beautiful Nonsense.
Dormer died on 13 September 1947 in Wandsworth, London. She was cremated at Streatham Park Cemetery and her ashes were interred in the rose garden.
References
- ^ Stevens, Christopher (2010). Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. John Murray. p. 345. ISBN 1-84854-195-3.
- ^ Tony Barker (1978). "Daisy Dormer". Music Hall Records. p. 120.
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