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Hector Alfred Tompins[1] (21 May? - December 1932) professionally known as Hector St. Clair, was an English comedian and musician who came to Australia with the J.C Williamson Theatre company in 1921 and stayed there for the rest of his career, he was also a talented violinist[2] He appeared in the film Prehistoric Hayseeds (1923).[3][4] He also performed at the Prince Edward Theatre in Sydney, Australia on June 24, 1927.[5] St. Clair had his own troupe called "The Ambassadors" and was known for his catchphrase "Isn't it awful", he appeared in both variety and musical comedy and also featured on radio. other than Williamson's he also toured with company's of Benjamin Fuller, the Tivoli circuit, George Marlow and Connors and Paul amongst numerous others, he died of lung cancer in December 1932.[6]
Hector St. Clair | |
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| Born | Hector Alfred Tompkins 11 May Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | December 1932 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, musician |
References
edit- ^ "Hector St. Clair". Discogs.
- ^ "HECTOR ST. CLAIR". Queensland Times. Ipswich, Queensland: National Library of Australia. 16 December 1924. p. 3 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "OBITUARY". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 15 December 1932. p. 10. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "HECTOR ST. CLAIR". The Sunday Times. Perth: National Library of Australia. 22 February 1925. p. 6. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "Hector St Clair". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Comedian's life tragedy comes to an end". Arrow. No. 3214. New South Wales, Australia. 16 December 1932. p. 2. Retrieved 6 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.