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A stockbroking gamble that cost Henry Hallam everything he had saved
A Victorian stage performer crosses oceans for a new life in Australia, only to lose everything in a stockbroking gamble. Can he rebuild his life?
A stockbroking gamble that cost Henry Hallam everything he had saved
This episode explores the life of Henry Hallam, a man born Henry Samuel Hallam Mayer, who became a prolific silent film actor. We trace his journey from a London furrier's son to a stage performer in Victorian popular entertainment, and the personal tragedies and financial setbacks that shaped his path.
Person: Henry Hallam (born Henry Samuel Hallam Mayer)
Date of birth: August 7…
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