OBSERVER: Louise Lovely’s Labassa


The National Trust property Labassa in Caulfield North presents Louise Lovely’s Labassa on Friday, March 21 from 6pm-7.30pm and 8pm to 9.30pm.
Film pioneer Louise Lovely was Australia’s most successful actress in Hollywood’s early silent era, and also Labassa’s most celebrated resident of the 1930s. Visitors are invited to delve into Miss Lovely’s extraordinary life story as a star of stage and screen and learn what her splash of glamour brought to Labassa and its community.
As Louise Carbasse, she started her stage career as a nine-year-old in 1904. Louise later lived at Labassa in the 1930s with her second husband, theatre manager Bert Cowen.
Commencing with light refreshments in Labassa’s Drawing Room, guests will attend a talk on the world of Louise Lovely and her cinematic achievements.
A guided tour will take guests back to the 1930s, highlighting how the property appeared at that time.
Guests are invited to add to the ambience of the evening by dressing in 1930s style. Please note stiletto heels are not permitted to be worn inside Labassa.
Labassa Mansion is a National Trust property recognised for its opulent 19th-century interiors.
Event Details: March 21, 6pm -7.30pm, 8pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Labassa Mansion, 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield.
Full price: $45, Members $40
Bookings: nationaltrust.org.au/places/labassa

Cheryl Threadgold