Kate Howarde Presents Vaudeville
c1936. Colour linocut, 101 x 38.1cm. Old folds and slight stains. Linen-backed. Text includes “Commencing Friday, May 15, Australia’s Author-Manageress Kate Howarde presents in the Big Marquee next to Cessnock Hotel [NSW], Vaudeville. With the following gorgeous array of talent: Gladys Small, Maxwell Carew, Poppy Evelyn, Delaney Bros. Specially selected corps of pretty girls comprise the Great Beauty Ballet. First appearance of the unique eccentric comedian Dusty Dale. The Three Ardinis from Tivoli, Sydney. Popular prices. F.S. Pacey and Son, Printers, Ryde, NSW.” Ref: The Cessnock Eagle, 12.5.1936. Actress, promoter, director and writer Kate Howarde (1864-1939) was the first woman in Australia to direct a feature film, Possum Paddock, which was released in 1921. Ref: The Australian Women’s Register.
Item #CL193-32
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