''The Cedar Tree'' is an Australian musical play produced in the wake of the success of ''
Collits' Inn
Collits' Inn is a heritage-listed former inn and now functions, accommodation and restaurant at Hartley Vale Road, Hartley Vale, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Pierce Collits and built in 1823. It is also known ...
''. The 1934 Melbourne production at the
Princess Theatre was presented by
F. W. Thring
Francis William Thring (2 December 1882 – 1 July 1936), better known as F. W. Thring, was an Australian film director, film producer, producer, and film exhibitor, exhibitor. He has been credited with the invention of the clapperboard.
Early ...
and starred
Gladys Moncrieff.
It was inspired by a visit Varney Monk made to the town of
Windsor in New South Wales.
Reviews were positive however it failed to repeat the success of ''Collits Inn''.
Plot
A story of cedar cutters and boat builders on the
Hawkesbury River in the 1840s.
Songs
*"The Cedar Tree"
*"We Never Really Meant Goodbye"
*"How I Love You"
*"It Had to Be"
*"Jolly Roger"
*"March of the Pioneers"
*"Cupid Follows the Mole"
*"Hawkesbury River Road"
References
Australian musicals
1934 musicals
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