CrocADyke Dundee (2015)

The Legend of Dawn O'Donnell - the Godfather of Sydney's Mardi Gras

CrocADyke Dundee (2015) poster

Dawn O’Donnell was a convent girl who became a professional ice skater, travelled the world and then landed up in 1950s Australia, a penniless lesbian. By the time of her death in 2007, she had stormed through Sydney’s gay underworld and built herself an empire of bars, clubs, steam rooms, sex shops and drag shows, inspiring The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. This fascinating documentary explores the mythology (was she a mobster? an arsonist? a murderer?) and life of this shrewd, silver-haired, butch businesswoman.

Director: Fiona Cunningham-Reid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Production: Pecadillo Pictures
Country: Australia
Original Language: en

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lgbt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CrocADyke Dundee about?
Dawn O’Donnell was a convent girl who became a professional ice skater, travelled the world and then landed up in 1950s Australia, a penniless lesbian. By the time of her death in 2007, she had stormed through Sydney’s gay underworld and built herself an empire of bars, clubs, steam rooms, sex shops and drag shows, inspiring The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. This fascinating documentary explores the mythology (was she a mobster? an arsonist? a murderer?) and life of this shrewd, silver-haired, butch businesswoman.
Who directed CrocADyke Dundee?
CrocADyke Dundee was directed by Fiona Cunningham-Reid.
Who stars in CrocADyke Dundee?
CrocADyke Dundee stars Dawn O'Donnell.
How long is CrocADyke Dundee?
CrocADyke Dundee has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is CrocADyke Dundee?
CrocADyke Dundee is a Documentary film.
Where was CrocADyke Dundee produced?
CrocADyke Dundee was produced in Australia.