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called the picture "The Beauty Spot". Samovar is also unaware that his nephew
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and its adjoining gardens. General
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for his new book. However, the son of the dead friend arrives on the scene disguised as
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annoyance of her fiancé, Benjy
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and her Polish partner Jan Oyra. This version included a memorable dance sequence called 'The Spirit of
Hashish' in which RĂ©gine Flory succumbed to the influence of drugs.
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The London production was adapted from the French revue scenas of P. L. Flers and featured the dance partnership of the French danseuse
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reprising his role as the flirtatious
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