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Curtain Call

Aug 3, 2014

1h 20m

★ 4.2

Even fairytales have to end sometime.

Overview

Fifty years ago, aspiring thespians Terry and Carole Ann Gill arrived in Australia from England seeking fame and fortune. But they never quite made the big time. Instead they stumbled into the curious world of children's pantomimes. Over the decades, they have built a successful business and touched the lives of generations of children; but their own dreams have slowly faded. Now aged in their 70s, with their beloved theatre under threat from a greedy property developer, Terry and Carole Ann's careers appear to be coming to an untimely close. As they battle to remain open, they are forced to reflect on the choices they have made in their lives.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Waterbyrd Filmz

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Himself

Terry Gill

Herself

Carole Ann Gill

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