The White Chrysanthemum

The musical enjoyed various international productions including one at the Kings Theatre in Melbourne, Australia in 1917 starring Barry Lupino.

They have asked his father's consent to their marriage, and in the meantime, he has arranged for a modest house for her to stay in.

His father the admiral, however, has decided that Reggie must marry a wealthy but vivacious American, Cornelia Vanderdecken.

Sybil disguises herself as a Japanese girl and hides from Cornelia, and Reggie's friend, Chippy helps her keep up the pretense.

In the end, Sybil returns to Reggie, Betty pairs off with Sir Horatio (who will agree to anything she wants), and Chippy lands Cornelia's heart.