Roland James Conway (born James Edward Wayland; 1882 – 16 June 1960) was an Australian actor and producer best known for his work in silent films of the era.[clarification needed] In the 1930s, he was president of the Actors' Federation of Australasia.[1]
In 1927, he married Australia tennis player Floris St. George, who played at the 1922 Australian Open.[2][3] She died age 83 in February 1968.[4]
Select filmography
edit- For the Term of His Natural Life (1908)
- Strike (1912)
- Gambler's Gold (1912)
- The Shepherd of the Southern Cross (1914)
- Australia's Peril (1917)
- The Woman Suffers (1918)
- Robbery Under Arms (1920)
- Know Thy Child (1921)
- Painted Daughters (1925)
- The Romance of Runnibede (1928)
Select theatre credits
edit- The Silence of Dean Maitland (1915)[5]
- The Worst Woman in London (1917)[6]
- The Evil Men Do (1917)[7]
References
edit- ^ "Touring Theatre Employees - Few Left Stranded. Protection of Law". The Sydney Morning Herald. 7 July 1937. p. 14. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ^ Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
- ^ "Tennis: Australian Open: Women: Doubles". Sports 123.
- ^ "Our First Lady of Tennis: Tribute to Mrs. Conway". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 January 1969. p. 12.
- ^ ""FATAL WEDDING" TO BE REVIVED". The Mail. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 26 June 1915. p. 8. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "WHO IS SHE?". The Advertiser. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 2 October 1917. p. 5. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "THE EVIL MEN DO". The Advertiser. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 18 September 1917. p. 5. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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