A free exhibition from 2022–23 about a family of entertainers that delighted Australian audiences in the early 20th century.

Kellerman’s childhood ballet training helped to hone her precision diving, and ballet was an important of her vaudeville act.

After wowing Australia, England and Europe with her marathon swimming prowess, Annette Kellerman became famous for her vaudeville performances.

Leonard Corrick pictured holding a clarinet, c1902

The Sailors is a recorded version of a theatrical comedy routine by vaudeville performers Stiffy (Nat Phillips) and Mo (Roy Rene). Parts one and two appear on a two sided disc.

After capturing an escaped chicken, stagehand Joe Blake (George Wallace) becomes an unwitting magician’s assistant, on stage with a frustrated Mysto (Alec Kellaway).

Joe (George Wallace) and his mate 'Happy’ Morgan (Joe Valli) get drunk after Joe’s heart has been broken.

Joe (George Wallace) is being held by Zilch’s henchmen until he agrees to give them half of the money he is due to inherit.

Tara Marynowsky explores the home movies of vaudeville performer and amateur filmmaker Frank 'Tex' Glanville.