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George Musgrove George Musgrove i(A72481 works by)
Born: Established: 21 Jan 1854
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
; Died: Ceased: 21 Jan 1916 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
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1 form y separately published work icon Sweet Nell of Old Drury Raymond Longford , George Musgrove , ( dir. Raymond Longford ) Australia : Spencer's Pictures , 1911 7702556 1911 single work film/TV

A screen adaptation of a long-running and popular play, frequently performed on the Australian stage.

1 2 y separately published work icon Harlequin and the Forty Thieves Frank Emery , Alfred Plumpton (composer), H. T. Harrison (composer), Sydney : George Musgrove , 1891 Z1252871 1891 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

Advertised as a 'New, Grand, Great, Gorgeous, Glittering, Glorious Xmas Annual, illustrating ... the most popular of Eastern Legends, with unprecedented regard for strict accuracy of Oriental manners and customs' (Sydney Morning Herald 26 December 1891, p.2), the exact authorship of the pantomime remains somewhat unclear, although director Frank Emery no doubt had a hand in the final version. The production, which also introduced Fred Mason and Rose Dearing to Australian audiences, contained a cast of special overseas artists, including the Wonderful Craggs (acrobats), the Almonte Troupe (who performed the Harlequinade), The Fairy Four, and Amanda Noel.

The story is told in three acts and proceeds through the following scenes:

Act 1: Scene 1 The Mushroom Glade;

Scene 2 Mount Olympus;

Scene 3 Ali Baba's 'Umble 'Ome;

Scene 4 The Grand Bazaar of Bagdad.

Act 2: Scene 1 Through the Wood, Across the Lake, Up the Hill;

Scene 2 Secret Entrance to the Banyon Forest;

Scene 3 The Robber's Cave.

Act 3: Scene 1 Cassim Baba's House;

Scene 2 Grand Terrace and Entrance to Palace, Bridal Procession, and Joyous Revels;

Scene 3 A Corridor in the Palace; Grand Finale

(Transformation Scene; The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water; Triumph of Spring; and Harlequinade).

The score is described in advertising as having been 'largely derived from ancient oriental sources, with modern music hall melodies... [with original music] composed and arranged by Messrs. Alfred Plumpton and H. T. Harrison' (Sydney Morning Herald 26 December 1891, p.2).

Songs incorporated into the narrative include 'A Hard Day's Work' (sung by Harry Shine), 'He was Whistling this Tune all Day and all Night' (sung by Rose Dearing), 'Knocked 'Em in the Old Kent Road' (a coster song sung by Fred Mason), 'The Fat Boy's Song' (sung by chorus), 'The Rather Girl' (Pattie Browne), 'A Villain I Live and Die' (John Gourlay), 'I Don't Think it's Ever Been Done' (a topical duet sung by Fred Mason and Harry Shine), and the vivacious finale 'Stand by your Guns' (company).

1 1 Cinderella, the Prince, the Fairy Gold and Silver, and the Little Glass Slipper George Musgrove , Frank Emery , H. T. Harrison (composer), 1890 single work musical theatre

One of the highlights of the production was reportedly the Grand Transformation Scene. Titled 'Cupid and Psyche' it was played out as 1. The Birth of Cupid; 2. Psyche Carried Away by Zephyrna; 3. and Wedded to Cupid; 4. Her Journey through Hades; and 4. The Reunion of the Lovers Cupid and Psyche. The final scene was played out against a grand view of Sydney Harbour painted by George Gordon. The Grand Processional Ballet also drew praise from the critics. Entitled 'Ye Spirits of Ancient Pantomime,' the ballet had been imported in its entirety from London, where it had apparently been 'the sensation of last year' (Sydney Morning Herald 24 December 1890, p.2).

1 Mable Templeton's Choice George Musgrove , 1880 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , April vol. 15 no. 179 1880; (p. 402-407)
A friendship quickly turns to love in a Victorian country town but the lovers elope to St Kilda when her father refuses his consent. Time changes his mind and all is eventually forgiven. Little substance though form competent. (PB)
1 Fortune's Wheel George Musgrove , 1879 single work short story Miserly Victorian quatter John Millicent dies, leaving his wealthy estate to his daughter Louisa under the guardianship of the unpleasant Mortimer Marchand. Political candidate Leslie Leighton saves her life and they are attracted to each other but Mortimer disapproves, determined to keep control of the estate and marry Louisa himself. A dying woman's confession places Louisa within his power and while Leslie is in New Zealand, wrests her consent to marry him. But she changes her mind at the last moment Leslie having condemned her and flees to Sydney as a governess. Marchand's information proves useless and Leslie searches for her until he finds her again ... (PB)
1 With the Tide George Musgrove , 1879 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 15 no. 172 1879; (p. 26-32)
An honest hardworking station manager wins the hand of the English owner's daughter and her father's approval. Thus he learns the hatred of the owner's dissipated nephew who plants a stolen cheque in his desk, has him dismissed and steals the letter to his fiancee. The nephew meets him at the rendezvous specified therein and stabs him - only recognizing then the depths of his iniquity ... competently written; British and class sentiments with honour above money etc. (PB)
1 Beneath the Surface George Musgrove , 1878 single work short story The story opens when charming Lewish Ashton meets Selina Loudon the beautiful Melbourne heiress at a Victorian seaside village. Their engagement precipitates a quarrel with Ashton's closest friend Rupert Milne who had loved her too. On the seashore one night Milne knocks Ashton unconscious and leaves him to be drowned by the tide. He proceeds to console Selina, eventually winning her consent to marry him but on the eve of their wedding a blackmailer informs her of Milne's deed. She refuses him and Ashton returns from the dead ... (PB)
1 A Midnight Adventure George Musgrove , 1878 single work short story detective
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 14 no. 160 1878; (p. 17-18)
Detective tale (attempting the W. W. style) by an ex-member of the Victorian detective police force. He discovers a murder in a country hotel with the assistance of the victim's ghost ... Quickly degenerates into melodrama; dialogue especially stilted. (PB)
1 How I Found Him George Musgrove , 1878 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , April vol. 13 no. 155 1878; (p. 396-397)
A bachelor from Woodend about to marry recounts an encounter with a bushranger soon after his arrival in Victoria in 1855, the discovery of his brother in the bushranger and his vow to reform ... A little laboured. (PB).
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