AustLit

'A delightful pot-pourri of melody and mirth is how one might appropriately describe the current programme at Cremorne... It is of an entirely different character to the dishes that have been placed before patrons for some time past, the author-producer, Mr Victor Roberts, striking a new and original note, and devoting the whole of the two and a half hours entertainment to the presentation of a musical comedy revue, entitled Great Scott, but which might well be named "You Never Know." There is a strong plot running through the show, and although numerous deviations from the subject matter are made for the purpose of introducing musical numbers, both gay and grave' (Brisbane Courier 26 March 1928, p.18).

The storyline revolves around Phil Granger, a heavy punter, and his wife Gladys. Before their marriage Phil promised to give up gambling on horses, with the arrangement being that should he fall by the wayside she will leave him forever. His fascination with the "sport of kings" is tested when he needs money to recover from some financial losses. Not only does he have to dodge the wife but also a gang of criminals who have placed a price on his head.

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]