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Billy Rayes was an American actor, juggler and mimic. He was touring Australia when he signed to appear as the male juvenile in Dad and Dave Come to Town (1938).[1] He appeared alongside his wife, the American model, Leila Steppe.[2]
After filming Rayes went back to America, where he continued to base himself.[3] However he would return to Australia periodically to perform, particularly on the Tivoli Circuit.[4]
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- ^ 'Stage Turns For Tivoli And Embassy', The Courier-Mail (Brisbane), Tuesday 5 April 1938, p. 8
- ^ 'Show Girls Marry Millionaires Prominent New York Mannequin in Sydney', The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 14 June 1938 Supplement: Women's Supplement p 6
- ^ Sample of reviews for one of his performances
- ^ Collection Finding Aid for Tivoli Theatres at National Library of Australia
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