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Contributor	Ella Shields
Gender	Female
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	27 September 1879
Date of Death	5 August 1932
Functions	Actor, Impersonator, Performer, Singer, Gender Cross-dresser
Notes	Music hall singer and male impersonator with extensive British and international career. Her famous number was song 'Burlington Bertie from Bow'. Married songwriter William Hargreaves.
Events	Date Function Contributor Organisation
	Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 The Follies of 1932, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 5 March 1932 Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Within the Law, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 1922
	Performer Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Gender Cross-dresser Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Impersonator Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Singer The Follies of 1932, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 5 March 1932 Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Actor Within the Law, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 1922
	Margaret Fitzgibbon - Performer, Singer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Connie Hobbs - Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Maida Jones - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Miriam Lester - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Billy Maloney - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 David N Martin - Presenter Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Jack Murray - Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Frank Neil - Performer, Presenter, Producer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 The Follies of 1932, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 5 March 1932 Jimmy Wallace - Circus Style Performer, Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Joan Ashton - Actor and Singer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Yvonne Banvard - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Arthur Butterworth - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Dudley Cantrell - Musical Arranger Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Chaz Chase - Comedian, Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Arthur Clarke - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Colin Croft - Acrobat Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Lynne Golding - Dancer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Kay Grahame - Actor and Singer, Dancer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Ronnie Hay - Choreographer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Madame Nixon - Wardrobe Master/Mistress Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Jay Morris - Actor Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Harry Mossfield - Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Johnny O'Connor - Actor and Singer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Walter Reynolds - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Les Ritchie - Actor and Singer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Robert Roberts - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Shirley Sloss - Performer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Athol Tier - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Hal Vincer - Conductor Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 George Stevenson Wallace - Performer Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Angus Winneke - Set Designer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Barbarina - Performer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Maurice Barling - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Nellie Barnes - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Syd Beck - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Jennie Benson - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Will Beresford - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Bert Bex - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Chas Bex - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Fred Bluett - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Gus Bluett - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Brooklyn - Circus Style Performer Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Russell Callow - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 George Carney - Comedian Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Neva Carr Glyn - Comedian Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Keith Connolly - Actor Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Arthur Cornell - Comedian Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Molly Darrell - Comedian Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Rupert Darrell - Comedian Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Dorothy Dewar - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Maurice Diamond - Choreographer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Norma Dorey - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Pat Etoile - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Peggy Finkelstein - Performer Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 John Fraser - Actor Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Mary Gannon - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Jim Gerald - Comedian Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Bert Gilbert - Comedian Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Billy Goodwin - Singer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 June Graham - Performer Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 J Grant - Stage Manager Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Harko - Cartoonist Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Barbara James - Musician: Xylophonist Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Ralton R James - Producer Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Janetski - Musician: Xylophonist Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Harry Kahne - Magician Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Billy Kershaw - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Carrie Lanceley - Singer Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Albert Laurence - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Harry N Lazarus - Performer Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Barbara Mackay - Wardrobe Master/Mistress Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Al Massey - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Lily Molloy - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Harold Moschetti - Musical Arranger Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Harry George Musgrove - General Director Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Bob Parish - Performer Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Wallace Parnell - Producer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Mervyn Pitt - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Will Quintrell - Musical Director Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Natalie Raine - Actor Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Max Reddy - Actor Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 J S Rendall - Adminstrator: Business Manager Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Jack Spooner - Performer Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Chas Stephens - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Kathryn Stewart - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Al Thomas - Impersonator Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Jack Thompson - Singer: Baritone Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 U S Thompson - Dancer Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Thelma Trott - Performer Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Bayard Veiller - Playwright Within the Law, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 1922 Harry Vines - Performer Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Harry Whaite - Scenic Artist Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Reginald Wykeham - General Manager Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922
	Tivoli Orchestra Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 The Marcella Trio Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty Ltd Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 J C Williamson Limited (1910-1979) Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Mascotte and Powell Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Murray and Walton Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 Six Ashtons Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 The Four Guardsmen Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 The La Ronnes Hello Happiness, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 24 September 1932 Pleasure Bound, Criterion Theatre, Sydney, NSW, 3 September 1932 The Romanos Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Tivoli Ballet Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 Connors and Paul Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Ernest C Rolls Venus Ltd., Theatre Royal (1875-1972), Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1932 Frank Neil's Comedy Company Frank Neil and Company, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 19 August 1933 Harry Rickards' Tivoli Theatres Ltd Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Kwam Brothers Revue for Hospital Patients, Heidelberg Military Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, VIC, 12 March 1947 Lei-Far Club Chinese Cabaret Ball, Hotel Australia, Melbourne, VIC, 13 November 1937 Maurice Diamonds New Beauty Ballet Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Musgrove Theatres Ltd Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 Nellie Bramley Company Within the Law, New Zealand, , New Zealand, 1922 Olrac and Lillian Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 Rex and Bessie Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 The Annesley Brothers Celebrity Vaudeville, Tivoli Theatre (1893-1929), Sydney, NSW, 14 January 1922 The Arnaut Bros Stars are Here / Cinderella, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 23 December 1937 The Models Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1947 The Three Discords Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 The Tivoli Models Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947 The Two Marvettes Laugh and be Happy, Tivoli Theatre (1932-1969), Sydney, NSW, 27 January 1947
Data Set	AusStage
Contributor Identifier	456061

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