Scenes from The Girls Of Gottenberg (Edwardian musical comedy in two acts) by the English playwright George Grossmith Jr. (1874-1935) and L. E. Berman, with lyrics by Adrian Ross and Basil Hood, and music by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. The musical opened at the Gaiety Theatre in London, managed by George Edwardes, on 15 May 1907, and ran for 303 performances.
It starred George Grossmith, Jr., Edmund Payne and Gertie Millar. The young Gladys Cooper played the small role of Eva. The show also had a Broadway run at the Knickerbocker Theatre opening on 2 September 1908 and an Australian run. One of the best known songs from the show is "Berlin Is on the Spree".
Gertie Millar. George Grossmith Jr. Edmund Payne "The Girls Of Gottenberg"
Gertie Millar. Edmund Payne "The Girls Of Gottenberg"
George Grossmith Jr. Edmund Payne "The Girls Of Gottenberg"
Violet Halls. Edmund Payne "The Girls Of Gottenberg"
The GIRLS OF GOTTENBERG from Gaiety Theatre, London
The Bystander, June 12th, 1907, "The Girls of Gottenburg" at the Gaiety Theatre.
a- Miss Gertie Millar and Mr. Edmund Payne, in a Song and Dance which brings down the house.
b- Mr. Edmund Payne and Mr. George Grossmith. Mr. Payne poses as a special envoy from the Emperor, and exacts respect in accordance with his rank.
c- An Al Fresco Meal with Inerrruptions. Showing Miss Violet Halls, Mr. Robert Nainby, Mr. Payne, and Miss Gertie Millar.
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