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Too Thin Chow single work   musical theatre   burlesque   humour  
Adaptation of Chu Chin Chow : A Musical Tale of the East Oscar Asche , 1916 single work musical theatre
Issue Details: First known date: 1921... 1921 Too Thin Chow
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Inspired by the Brisbane season of Oscar Asche's famous musical extravaganza Chu Chin Chow, which had closed the previous week.

Production Details

  • 1921: Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane, 24 June - 7 July

    • Director Billy Maloney; Producer/Proprietor John N. McCallum (Dandies Qld) ; Music Director Fred Whaite; Costumes Mary Glynn.
    • Troupe McCallum's Town Topic.
    • Cast incl. Billy Maloney, Charles Albert, Sydney Jones, Nell Fleming, Amy Rochelle, Carmel Jeffrey, Arthur Aldridge.
    • Two weeks season.

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This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930). See also the Australian Variety Theatre Archive
Last amended 16 Jan 2015 10:03:22
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