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The Marvellous Corricks

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

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Realising a childhood dream

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

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Australia's Cooee Girl

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

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Leonard Corrick

Leonard Corrick pictured holding a clarinet, c1902

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The Sailors by Stiffy (Nat Phillips) and Mo (Roy Rene)

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.

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Let George Do It: 'I come from the country'

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

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Let George Do It: 'The hunchback of the motor-dome'

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.

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Let George Do It: 'Sweet Adeline'

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

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Vaudeville friends

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