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Australia / Sydney Thearte History - 1930's - Stage Name
« on: Sunday 02 January 11 10:30 GMT (UK) »
I am looking for help in trying to track the 'stage name' of my Great Grandfather, Ernest Mitchell.
He performed in a number of plays in the 1920’s and 1930’s in Sydney. Prior to my Grandmother's passing last September, she spoke about her father and said that he played the ‘Black Fella’ in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. He also played "Captain Milton" in another play, which I think is ‘Currency Cash’. Ernest did not use his real name when performing but had stage name, which my grandmother couldn’t remember. My Grandmother, also told me that she also performed along side her father once, (she played Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin). I am particularly interested in finding out where I could find more information about Ernest and the plays he performed in, understanding where I can find out what his 'stage name' was would be a big help.
We have a photo, of Ernest in 'stage costume' that was taken in probably the early to mid 1930's.
He performed in a number of plays in the 1920’s and 1930’s in Sydney. Prior to my Grandmother's passing last September, she spoke about her father and said that he played the ‘Black Fella’ in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. He also played "Captain Milton" in another play, which I think is ‘Currency Cash’. Ernest did not use his real name when performing but had stage name, which my grandmother couldn’t remember. My Grandmother, also told me that she also performed along side her father once, (she played Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin). I am particularly interested in finding out where I could find more information about Ernest and the plays he performed in, understanding where I can find out what his 'stage name' was would be a big help.
We have a photo, of Ernest in 'stage costume' that was taken in probably the early to mid 1930's.