Marshall Crosby

Marshall Crosby (18 February 1882 – 1 January 1954) was a popular Australian actor and singer of film, theatre, radio and TV.[1] He appeared in a number of shows for J.C. Williamson Ltd and was a leading radio actor,[2] remembered for his role as "Josh Roberts" in the long running ABC radio serial Blue Hills.[3]

Personal life

He was the father of actor and radio producer Don Crosby, who was an Order of Australia recipient.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1932	His Royal Highness	Alfam
1933	Harmony Row	Sergeant
1934	Clara Gibbings	Tudor
1934	A Ticket in Tatts	Mr. Summers
1937	The Broken Melody	Rowing Trainer
1937	The Avenger	Detective Sergeant O'Neill
1938	Dad and Dave Come to Town	Ryan Sr.
1940	Dad Rudd, MP	Ryan
1940	Wings of Destiny	Francis Jamieson
1941	That Certain Something	Stephen Appleby
1941	Racing Luck	Sir Reginald Franklin
1946	Smithy	Arthur Powell
1946	The Overlanders	Minister
1949	Eureka Stockade	Sullivan, the postmaster	Uncredited
1952	Kangaroo	Gambler	Uncredited, (final film role)

References

"Marshall Crosby Dead". The Canberra Times. 2 January 1954. p. 2. Retrieved 8 August 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
"Marshall Crosby — a Singing Actor". Werribee Shire Banner. Vic. 1 February 1934. p. 1. Retrieved 8 August 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
"Death of Marshall Crosby". South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus. LIV (7). New South Wales. 25 January 1954. p. 4 (Women's Magazine). Retrieved 18 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.

External links

Marshall Crosby at Australian Dictionary of Biography

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[1] "Marshall Crosby Dead". The Canberra Times. 2 January 1954. p. 2. Retrieved 8 August 2012 – via National Library of Australia.

[2] "Marshall Crosby — a Singing Actor". Werribee Shire Banner. Vic. 1 February 1934. p. 1. Retrieved 8 August 2012 – via National Library of Australia.

[3] "Death of Marshall Crosby". South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus. LIV (7). New South Wales. 25 January 1954. p. 4 (Women's Magazine). Retrieved 18 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.