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OBITUARIES

Tim Burstall, Film Director 1928 - 2004
To audiences of the seventies, living Probably best remembered for his
the re-awakening of a home-grown ocker comedies Stork (1971) and Alvin
cinema, the change seemed to rely (if Purple (1973), Burstall did the hard
the frequency of screen credit was any yards for the next generation of film
guide) almost single-handedly on one makers. Other directing efforts included
man. ‘Directed by Tim Burstall’ was Peterson (1974), Eliza Fraser (1976),
the new phrase which signaled a The Naked Country (1984) and
burgeoning confidence and appetite for Kangaroo (1986). At his best, Burstall
contemporary, often bawdy Australian set a trajectory for a humour that hides
stories. pain, which led directly to films such as
Between 1960 and 1996 Burstall Muriel’s Wedding.
helmed 14 films and began the screen
definition of actors such as Jack With acknowledgment to Dress Circle
magazine
Thompson, Bruce Spence and Graeme
Blundell.

Andrew Corsini 1916-2003 Pioneer of USA Theatre History

Brother Andrew Corsini, the man and now the society’s Chicago-area of the magazine for 20 years.
credited with starting the movement for director. “Theatres are restored better
the preservation of American theatre “Ben Hall was the idea man to form because we have the record of the
history, was born John Fowler. He something,” said Ducibella. “Andrew original carpet pattern, or upholstery or
entered the Congregation of Holy Cross took up the gauntlet in 1969 and ran marquee, and that is because of Brother
and became a brother in 1940. Given with it, and through his efforts started Andrew”, said Richard Skelnar,
the religious name Andrew Corsini he our publication Marquee. He made it a executive director of the society. “He
became archivist and cook for the magazine, made it popular, made it fly.” started the collection, was keeper of the
Order. Dedicated to preserving memories collection and held on to it until it
Brother Andrew Corsini was a of theatre buildings, the society is based could be archived properly.”
founding member of the Theatre in the York theatre in Elmhurst. The
Historical Society of America. He archives include information about Edited from a story by Barbara
began corresponding with theatre buffs more than 10,000 theatres. Marquee is Sherlock of the Chicago Tribune.
including the late Ben Hall and Joseph sent quarterly to the society’s 1,000 Submitted by John Fitzsimons.
DuciBella, then a high school student members. Brother Andrew was editor

The Cinema And Theatre Historical Society Inc. is proud to have
The Sun Theatre Yarraville as our major sponsor. Many thanks to member
Mr Michael Smith, the owner of the Sun Theatre, for providing the venue for
CATHS meetings and events.

For program and venue hire inquiries, contact Theatre Manager Ms PinaVirtuoso
on Tel: 9362 0999 ◆ Fax: 9362 0338 Website: www.suntheatre.com.au
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