The Beauty Spot

[2] Set in the South of France, the choreographer was Julian Alfred and the scenic designers were H. Robert Law, Edward G. Unitt and Joseph Wickes,[3] while Frank P. Paret was the musical director.

[8] The critic from The New York Times wrote: "It is one of those aimless combinations of hurrah and hosiery that usually sprout with the Spring and continue to tra la when the days grow longer and hotter.

[10] On 22 December 1917 The Beauty Spot opened at the Gaiety Theatre in London[11] but this production shared only the title with its American counterpart.

This version included a memorable dance sequence called 'The Spirit of Hashish' in which Régine Flory succumbed to the influence of drugs.

Napoleon Bramble has written a popular guide book to Baluchistan - where every woman wears a beauty spot – and it is selling well.

Schamyl sees an opportunity for blackmail but before he can put his scheme into action falls in love with Bramble's daughter, Leonie, much to the annoyance of her fiancé, Benjy Cardigan.