John McCallum interviewed by Bill Stephens [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2785762
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- McCallum, John, 1918-2010, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1993
- 4 sound tape reels ; 7 in.
- Summary:
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McCallum, actor and film producer, talks about his association with J. C. Williamson, in particular his work as joint managing director from 1958. He discusses casting for "My Fair Lady," contracts and salaries at the time, buying script and score for "Camelot," early career of Nancye Hayes and the importance of encouraging Australian talent. McCallum shares his recollections of Sir Frank Tait, talks about his involvement with the Sutherland-Williamson Opera Company and the impact of television in the late 50s. He gives his impressions of Marlene Dietrich, Jack Benny and Maurice Chevalier; and discusses his involvement in the formation of the Australian Ballet, touring of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev and Kevin Colson's start in theatre. McCallum describes his move towards film production, decision to resign from J.C. Williamson, the production of children's films, "Skippy", "Barrier Reef" and "Nickel Queen" and the stage work done during this time.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on June 15, 1993 in Bayview, N.S.W.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-204492202
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Corrected transcript (typescript, 48 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Stephens, Bill, 1936-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Until 2063 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1993
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