My Old Duchess (1934)

Interesting facts

Oh, What a Duchess! is a British comedy film directed by Lupino Lane and starring George Lacy, Betty Ann Davies and Dennis Hoey. It was written by Herbert Sargent and Con West based on an original sketch "Mumming Birds" by Fred Karno, and was made at Elstree Studios. The screenplay concerns a stage manager who disguises himself as a duchess.

Production

It was the feature film debut for George Lacy, who had previously appeared in many touring companies as a female impersonator. It was also the film debut for sixteen year old Daphne Courtney. The song "Stepping Stones", sung by Lacy and Davies, was written and composed by Robert Stanley, Harry Tilsey and Tolchard Evans.

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