Daisy Harcourt was an English comedian who appeared on the vaudeville circuit during the early 20th century. An orphan, she advertised for a stage mother in March 1906. She wanted someone who could shield her from the difficulties of a theatrical career.Many Mothers To Hire, The New York Times, March 27, 1906, pg. 9. Harcourt is significant for having an enduring stage career which she followed up as a radio presenter.
Actress and singer A 1906 billing at Hammerstein's Victoria TheatreHammerstein's Victoria Theater Cinema Treasures, Hammerstein's Victoria Theater, retrieved on January 20, 2010. included Harcourt, as did a January 1909 theatrical show at the American Theater in New York City.Paternal Feeling Won, The New York Times, January 13, 1909, pg. 6. She played the role of Kar-Mi, a conjurer, in vaudeville entertainment which celebrated the fourteenth anniversary of the Victoria Theatre, in September 1914."The Week In The Theatres", The New York Times, September 29, 1914, pg. 11.
A versatile performer, she performed songs on WMSG 1350 AM,WMSG 1350 AM NYC AM Radio History , retrieved on January 20, 2010. New York City, in 1929.Today on the Radio, The New York Times, November 21, 1929, pg. 38.
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External links Daisy Harcourt photo at University of Washington digital collection