| Bib ID |
1181096 |
| Format |
Audio [sound recording] , Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Access Conditions |
Written permission required for research, personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee. |
| Description |
1996
4 digital audio tapes (ca. 240 min.)
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| Summary |
Young talks about his family background; childhood memories and experiences during air raids in London; dancing professionally at 15; schooling at Broomfield Private School and Glasgow High School and 1st professional engagement as a dancer with Stephan Grappelli and his Quintet. Young then shares his recollections of Stephan Grappelli and describes a typical variety audition. He then discusses the standard of dancing required of actors at that time; West End debut in 1945; working in variety theatre; living in theatrical "digs"; role of producers, in particular, Bernard Delfont and Leslie Grade; 1st big break and army experiences. Young then describes events leading him to join George Carden Dancers; career of David Hamilton; working with the Crazy Gang and ambitions to become a solo act; working with Frankie Howerd; involvement in "Arsenic and Old Lace"; Cafe De Paris and some of the performers who worked there, in particular, Marlene Dietrich and recollections of Judy Garland.
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| Notes |
Preservation and cassette copies made.
Recorded on June 17, 1996 in Sydney.
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Timed summary available (7 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 96 leaves) |
| Subjects |
Young, Lee, - 1928- - Interviews. | Actors - Australia - Interviews.
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| Occupation |
Actors. |
| Other authors/contributors |
Stephens, Bill, 1936-
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