More Than Australia's Most Beautiful Girl – Part One
Forgotten Australia19 Kesä 2022

More Than Australia's Most Beautiful Girl – Part One

A century ago, Sydney chorus girl Eve Gray won a beauty competition and shot to national fame. 'Australia's Most Beautiful Girl' was soon a theatrical leading lady. But Eve discovered that being a celebrity came with a dark side. Nevertheless, she was to persist with her performance career, winning critical respect on stage and screen, working with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Errol Flynn. Part 2 and an extensive image gallery are available now for Patreon supporters. To support: www.patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

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The Vampire Murder – Part Five: A Life & Death Trial

The Vampire Murder – Part Five: A Life & Death Trial

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The Vampire Murder – Part Four: 'Miss X' Spills Her Secrets

The Vampire Murder – Part Four: 'Miss X' Spills Her Secrets

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The Vampire Murder – Part Three: A Surprise Suspect

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The Vampire Murder — Part Two: Manhunt for a Maniac

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The Vampire Murder – Part One: The Death of Dot Everett

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The Aussie Who Saved John F. Kennedy – Part Two

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More Than Australia's Most Beautiful Girl – Part Two

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