sentences:  He was both popular and well respected and was responsible for helping launch numerous showbusiness careers.Established artistes such as W.C. Fields, Dan Leno and Marie Lloyd performed during the early years of the theatre's life.Stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Bud Flanagan & Chesney Allen, Harry Lauder, Stan Laurel, George Formby (Senior) and Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise performed at the Argyle Theatre at the beginning of their careers.