Billy Rayes
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Billy Rayes was an American actor, juggler and mimic. He was touring Australia when signed to appear as the male juvenile in Dad and Dave Come to Town
(1938). He appeared alongside his wife, the American model, Leila Steppe.
After filming Rayes went back to America, where he continued to base himself. However he would return to Australia periodically to perform, particularly on the Tivoli Circuit.
Dad and Dave Come to Town
Dad and Dave Come to Town is a 1938 Australian comedy film directed by Ken G. Hall, the third in the 'Dad and Dave' comedy series starring Bert Bailey.-Synopsis:...
(1938). He appeared alongside his wife, the American model, Leila Steppe.
After filming Rayes went back to America, where he continued to base himself. However he would return to Australia periodically to perform, particularly on the Tivoli Circuit.
External links
- Billy Rayes at IBDB
- Billy Rayes at National Film and Sound ArchiveNational Film and Sound ArchiveThe National Film and Sound Archive is Australia’s audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of audiovisual materials and related items...