Miss Marie Lloyd, a renowned female entertainer in early 20th century England, is beloved by her public, but her personal life is marked by failed marriages and tumultuous relationships. Despite her success, she faces criticism from some peers and is even accused of obscenity in court. Despite this, Marie remains defiant and continues to thrive, eventually financing her own successful Royal Command Performance. Her final relationship is with a younger jockey who mistreats her, and she dies at the age of 52 after collapsing on stage, ironically while singing about the ruins of the past.
Miss Marie Lloyd
Marie Lloyd, the most celebrated female entertainer in early 20th-century England, is worshipped by her audience, as described in a song by "the Showman". She marries a fellow music hall performer.
