Scrapbook of newscuttings and programs relating to Messrs George Willoughby Limited’s pantomime Aladdin featuring Carrie Moore, 1914

MLMSS 8217

fonds

1914

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings

152289

0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder) - printed

Caroline Ellen Moore, 1882-1956, actress, also known as Carrie Moore, was born on 31 July 1882 at Geelong, Victoria. At 13 Carrie was taken by an uncle to sing for J. C. Williamson and made her first professional appearance in December 1895 in Williamson's pantomime, Djin-Djin.

From 1912 to the end of World War 1, Carrie performed in vaudeville or variety and pantomime. Carrie Moore was one of the most popular principal boys at this time. One her most notable performances was in Messrs. George Willoughby Limited’s successful pantomime of Aladdin which toured Australian and New Zealand in 1914. Critics praised Carrie for her role as principal boy. It was a lavish production and included a ballet of beautiful girls. The pantomime included Grace Palotta as Koko, wearing one leg of her ‘knickers’ shorter than the other.

References:
Australian Dictionary of Biography. http://adb.anu.edu.au/ (accessed 24 January 2012)
HAT-History of Australian Theatre. http://www.hat-archive.com/ (accessed 24 January 2012)

Donated to the Dennis Wolanski Library of the Performing Arts, Sydney Opera House by Blue Mountains City Council

This scrapbook includes newscuttings and theatre programs of the Adelphi Theatre Sydney and Her Majesty’s Theatre Brisbane, relating to the Australian and New Zealand tour of Messrs. George Willoughby Limited’s pantomime Aladdin and Tango Teas, featuring Carrie Moore as Aladdin, 6 February 1914-9 April 1914

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