MORALS OF THE STAGE.
ENGLISH CHORUS GIRLS. London, Dec. 10. “It is absolutely impossible for a chorus girl to live respectably on 30s a week, with deductions for illness and rehearsals. A manager who pays 30b sends the girls to the streets,” said Sir Gerald du Maurier, the well-known actor and manager. He was giving evidence in an action in which John Brimelow, the proprietor of the touring revue, is seeking an injunction to restrain the Theatrical Trade Union from attempting to prevent him carrying on his business. Referring to the evidence given on behalf of Brimelow, that it was. usual for unmarried couples in a touring company to live together, Sir Gerald du Maurier said that it was a terrible and gross libel on the whole profession. A. landlady living at Newbury gave, evidence that a girl member of Brimelow’s company, boarding with her, stayed out all night and consorted with sailors.
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Taranaki Daily News, 29 December 1923, Page 10
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