Gaiety Girls formed the chorus line in Edwardian musicals, particularly those produced by George Edwardes for Daly’s Theatre. Despite the connotations of being a chorus girl, the Gaiety Girl was held up as a symbol of Edwardian womanhood. Many went onto become film actresses (Zena Dare, Evelyn Laye, Gladys Cooper), some married into the aristocracy and one, Mabel Love, became a Member for Parliament.