George Grossmith

George Grossmith (9 December 1847 – 1 March 1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer.

Quotes

• You should see me dance the Polka,
  You should see me cover the ground,
  You should see my coat-tails flying,
  As I jump my partner round;
  When the band commences playing,
  My feet begin to go,
  For a rollicking romping Polka
  Is the jolliest fun I know.
  • Song You should see me dance the Polka This song was performed and played a roll in the 1941 movie, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in a scene that took place in an English music hall. The movie starred Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, and Lana Turner; directed by Victor Fleming.

• I left the room with silent dignity, but caught my foot in the mat.
  • The Diary of a Nobody (1892), ch. 12
  • Co-written with his brother Weedon Grossmith.