Edward Ralph de Tisne was born on March 20, 1890 in New York City, the son of French immigrants Pierre and Henriette de Tisne. He grew up in modest circumstances with countless immigrants from all over Europe clambering for a better life in the New World.

 

Throughout his childhood and youth he was drawn to live theatre which was plentiful in New York at the time. Strikingly good looking, Bro. de Tisne scored modest parts off Broadway, mainly in vaudeville. He honed his craft well and decided to try his luck in England in 1912.

 

Some years later de Tisne sought more adventure, arriving in Australia in 1919.

 

His contribution to theatre was considerable. Take a journey back in time and rediscover a man of many talents....