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"When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," 1918

Item

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Title

"When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," 1918

Description

A piece from the Edwardian musical comedy The Better 'Ole or The Romance of "Old Bill." Based on the cartoon character "Old Bill," the musical depicts him intercepting a spy's plan and saving the men in danger. His actions are briefly misunderstood, resulting in his arrest, but in the end he is freed and given a medal for his bravery. The cover image depicts Arthur Bouchier portraying Old Bill.

Source

Sheet Music Collection - The Filson Historical Society

Publisher

Leo Feist, Inc.

Date

Format

Identifier

SM 25-1238

Citation

Bairnsfather, Bruce, Arthur Eliot, and Herman Darewski, “"When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," 1918,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/633.