Florence Desmond was most famous during the 1930s for her accurate and witty impressions of famous film and stage stars of the day. She also had a radio programme which lead to her recording of "Hollywood Party". As well as impersonations, she was a performer in her own right with numerous film appearances and excellent vocal interpretations of such songs as She had to go and lose it at the Astor.
Track Listing:
Introduction by John Watt
Hollywood Party: (Impersonations of Janet Gaynor, Zazu Pitts, Jimmy Durante, Greta Garbo, Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Gracie Fields, Marie Dressler)
Cigarettes, Cigars
More Impersonations: (Impersonations of Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah Bankhead, Greta Garbo)
A Hollywood Bridge Game: (Impersonations of Jimmy Durante, Zazu Pitts, Lupe Velez, Mae West)
Mae Time Kiss me Dear Be Yourself A British Mother's Big Flight Public Sweetheart No1 In Love Again: (Impersonations of Bing Crosby, Elizabeth Bergner) She had to go and lose it at the Astor Mr Jones Rehearsal for the Troops: (Impersonations of Leslie Henson, Ciceley Courtneidge, Alice Delysia, Bette Davis, Frances Day) Haven't I seen You before? A Lady in Waiting Oh! What a surprise for the Duce Deepest Shelter in Town Mademoiselle l'Amour How did He look?