Sorlie's Showboat Revue

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Event Sorlie's Showboat Revue
Venue Leeton, Leeton, NSW
First Date 10 October 1939
Last Date 12 October 1939
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description In the marquee theatre behind the Fire Station, George Sorlie and his new show boat of stars again appear before Leeton audiences. Varied talents include Frank Radcliffe, colored comedian, George Sorlie himself, Vernon and Carleita - ventriloquists from Hollywood, Laurie Long - Chinese tap dancer, the Kermond brothers - acrobats, Jack Arnold, Larry Adler, Ronie Shand and Buddy Morley, and the Eight Rhythm Rascals. Others include Zella, contortionist, Gloria, the clever child, Gwen Matthews and Tom Richards.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Revue
Vaudeville
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Buddy Morley Comedian
Frank Radcliffe Comedian
Ron Shand Comedian
Laurie Long Dancer
Jack Arnold Performer
Gwen Matthews Performer
Tom Richards Performer
George Sorlie Presenter
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Murrumbidgee Irrigator, 10 October 1939, p. 1, digitised on Trove
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 168129