Melbourne art scene in the 1950s: Philippe Mora home movies – Part 3

Home movie footage taken by Gerty Anschel (c. 1954–55) with audio commentary by filmmaker and artist Philippe Mora. Part 3 of 3 features the Moras, the art gang at a balcony party and American actor Melvyn Douglas. In the commentary, Philippe reflects on his childhood and parents and identifies key figures of the Melbourne art scene.

The clip includes Mirka Mora dancing the can-can, Georges Mora giving Philippe a haircut, and Mirka with a candle (with Gerty in the window's reflection). Mirka, Georges Mora and Klaus Anschel learn ballet from Miriam Anschel. At a balcony party, the guests include: Melvyn Douglas, Charles (?), Mirka Mora (outside the balcony bannister), Laurence Hope, Gray Smith, baby William Mora, Georges Mora, Mary Perceval (now Lady Nolan), Arthur Boyd, Joy Hester, Yvonne Boyd, Julius Kane, David Boyd, Mandy Boyd and John Perceval drawing.

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