AUDIO
Interview with Cyril Tilly
- Date
- 30 Jul 1979
- By
- Tilly, Cyril Ridgeway, 1906-1986
- Reference
- OHInt-0091-02
- Description
Cyril Tilly describes the development of his interest in theatre, auditions as an actor and employment by J C Williamson's theatrical company in Australia and New Zealand (ca 1924 to 1926). Discusses theatrical links between Australia and New Zealand; recalls involvement with Lee Hills, and early New Zealand film maker; describes auditions and acting in Lee Hill comedies, particularly the film 'So This is Wellington' (ca 1929). Discusses early New Zealand comedy films and film making techniques; recalls co-star Grace Kerr. Describes early sound techniques with the advent of 'talkies', printing and development of films.
Venue - Wellington
Interviewer(s) - George Peart
Venue - Wellington
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0496
Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). 30 Minutes Duration.
Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
Search dates: 1924 - 1979
- Additional description
Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use may require the permission of the copyright holder Copyright: Held by the National Film Library
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material
- Part of
- National Film Library. Oral history recordings
- Format
- 1 7" reel(s), 30 Minutes Duration, Oral histories
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Interview with Cyril Tilly, tape one
Date: 30 Jul 1979
From: National Film Library. Oral history recordings
Reference: OHT7-0496
Description: Interviewer(s) - George Peart Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 1 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Physical Description: Physical Characteristics - mono