A Man Called Mo
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Fred Parsons
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne, Heinemann, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Fred Parsons presents a vivid biography rooted in Australian entertainment history, chronicling the life and legacy of Mo McCackie, the iconic vaudeville performer who shaped mid-20th century comedy. The book situates Mo at the heart of Melbourne’s theatrical scene, illustrating his rise from humble beginnings to national fame through sharp wit, physical comedy, and a uniquely Australian persona. Parsons details Mo’s influence on contemporaries and successors, including a foreword by television legend Graham Kennedy that underscores his enduring cultural impact. Illustrated throughout, the volume captures both the public triumphs and private complexities of a performer who redefined stagecraft in Australia.
Author: Fred Parsons
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne, Heinemann, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Fred Parsons presents a vivid biography rooted in Australian entertainment history, chronicling the life and legacy of Mo McCackie, the iconic vaudeville performer who shaped mid-20th century comedy. The book situates Mo at the heart of Melbourne’s theatrical scene, illustrating his rise from humble beginnings to national fame through sharp wit, physical comedy, and a uniquely Australian persona. Parsons details Mo’s influence on contemporaries and successors, including a foreword by television legend Graham Kennedy that underscores his enduring cultural impact. Illustrated throughout, the volume captures both the public triumphs and private complexities of a performer who redefined stagecraft in Australia.