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Tim Burstall, Andamooka (filming of the Last of the Knucklemen)

Tim Burstall

Biography

Tim Burstall (1927-2004) set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.

2 portraits in the collection

Betty Burstall

Betty Burstall AM

Biography

Betty Burstall AM (1926–2013) played a vital role in the development of theatre in Australia.

1 portrait in the collection

The Vivisector - David Williamson

David Williamson AO

Biography

David Williamson AO (b. 1942), playwright, studied and lectured in mechanical engineering and psychology before achieving success with his works for the stage.

4 portraits in the collection

Bruce Spence

Bruce Spence

Biography

Bruce Spence (b. 1945), actor, made his film debut in the title role of Tim Burstall's Stork (1971), its title relating neatly, if coincidentally, to his 2.01m frame.

1 portrait in the collection

Portrait of Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Biography

Patrick Ryan (d. 1990) and Tim Burstall set up Eltham Films in the early 1950s, when the local film industry was moribund.

1 portrait in the collection

Hilary McPhee

Hilary McPhee AO

Biography

Hilary McPhee AO (b. 1941), writer and editor, began her career at Meanjin before starting a small magazine, Theatre.

1 portrait in the collection

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