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André Charlot's Revue of 1924

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André Charlot's Revue of 1924 was a Broadway musical revue that opened at the Times Square Theatre in January 1924 and ran for almost 300 performances. Directed by André Charlot and Douglas Furber, it featured Gertrude Lawrence, Beatrice Lillie, Jack Buchanan, and other performers associated with Charlot's transatlantic productions. The show marked Beatrice Lillie's Broadway debut and introduced Jessie Matthews to Broadway audiences, making it relevant to the history of British and American musical theatre. [New York Public Library](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/06/27/andre-charlots-revue-1924)

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When was André Charlot's Revue of 1924 performed on Broadway?

It was a Broadway revue presented in 1924. The production ran for almost 300 performances, making it a substantial New York theatrical success rather than a short engagement. [New York Public Library](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/06/27/andre-charlots-revue-1924)

Which performer did André Charlot's Revue of 1924 introduce to New York?

It introduced Beatrice Lillie to New York audiences. The revue also helped establish Gertrude Lawrence and Jack Buchanan as transatlantic stars.

Did Jessie Matthews appear in André Charlot's Revue of 1924?

Yes. The revue introduced Jessie Matthews to Broadway audiences, alongside better-known performers such as Beatrice Lillie and Gertrude Lawrence.

Was André Charlot's Revue of 1924 a conventional book musical?

No. It was a revue built from songs, sketches, performers, and visual staging rather than one continuous plot. Its appeal came partly from André Charlot's presentation of a stylish French theatrical influence to American audiences. [New York Public Library](https://www.nypl.org/blog/2012/06/27/andre-charlots-revue-1924)

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