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In this poem C. J. Dennis cleverly uses the names of numerous theatrical personalities to articulate a semi-coherent storyline. Among the people mentioned are : Julius Knight, George Willoughby, Maud Chetwynd, Dolly Castles, Tyrone Power, Dion Boucicault, Bland Holt, Charles Holloway, Godfrey Cass, Hugh J. Ward, Harry Shine, Harriet Ireland, Olive Lenton and Grace Parlotta.