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A romantic musical play in three acts, The Maid of the Mountains was one of the three biggest hits staged in London during the First World War, the others being Chu Chin Chow (q.v.) and The Bing Boys Are Here. The libretto was written by Frederick Lonsdale, with lyrics by Harry Graham (additional lyrics by 'Valentine' and F. Clifford Harris), and music by Harold Fraser-Simson (additional music by James Tate and Merlin Morgan)
The Maid of the Mountains was first staged at the Prince's Theatre, Manchester under the management of Robert Evett, on 23 December 1916. The director was Oscar Asche. Asche also co-designed (with Joseph Harker) the scenery and costumes. The production transferred to Daly's Theatre, London, on 10 February, running for 1,352 performances until 1 May, 1920.
The debut Australian season, again directed by Asche, was produced in Melbourne (beginning 22 January 1921) under the management of J. C. Williamson's Ltd. Starring Gladys Moncrieff as Teresa, the production toured Australia for some two years, and helped turned Moncrieff into a star.
Adaptations
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Maid of the Mountebacks
The Famous Diggers
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1921
single work
musical theatre
burlesque
Burlesque.
A burlesque of the musical The Maid of the Mountains, which had begun its long Australian season in Melbourne on 22 January 1921.
Notes
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Maid of the Mountains is included in AustLit because it was adapted for an Australian work.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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"Maid of the Mountains"
1933
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Women's Weekly , 10 June vol. 1 no. 1 1933; (p. 33)
— Review of The Maid of the Mountains 1916 single work musical theatre
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"Maid of the Mountains"
1933
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Women's Weekly , 10 June vol. 1 no. 1 1933; (p. 33)
— Review of The Maid of the Mountains 1916 single work musical theatre
