Henry Alan Dearth

Harry Dearth (12 August 1908 – 7 July 1964) was an Australian actor and producer best known for his career in radio. He was one of the leading radio producers in Australia in the 1940s and 1950s. He also worked in television and theatre.

Continuing in radio, Dearth began a position with the ABC.

Personal life After having appeared on stage with actress Mona Potts in a J. C. Williamson's production of Gay Divorce in 1933,

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Radio Year Title Role Notes Ref. 1934 Melody and Mirth with Harry Dearth Presenter Serial 1952–1954 Leave It to the Girls Producer / Compère Serial Gay Divorce Porter Theatre Royal, Adelaide, Theatre Royal Sydney with J. C. Williamson's 1951–1952 King Lear Director Theatre Royal, Adelaide, Albert Hall, Canberra with John Alden Company 1960–1961 Whiplash Casting consultant 25 episodes 1961 Sir John Wickett 1 episode 1962–1963 Jonah Executive producer / actor 19 episodes