Billy Rayes

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]

References
  1. 'Stage Turns For Tivoli And Embassy', The Courier-Mail (Brisbane), Tuesday 5 April 1938, p. 8
  2. 'Show Girls Marry Millionaires Prominent New York Mannequin in Sydney', The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 14 June 1938 Supplement: Women's Supplement p 6
  3. Sample of reviews for one of his performances
  4. Collection Finding Aid for Tivoli Theatres at National Library of Australia


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