Imaginary Heroine

The story

This short film pays tribute to actress and comedian Mary Walsh. Layering archival photographs of downtown St. John’s and evocative imagery, it tells the remarkable story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh’s one woman play Dancing with Rage, the film reveals the heart of the unique characters created by Newfoundland’s grand dame of comedy. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2012 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

Cast & crew

Ella Clarke

Ella ClarkeLittle Mary

Mary WalshSelf

Ella Ray Lewis

Ella Ray LewisBackground Performer

Jack Gover

Jack GoverBackground Performer

Léo Gilbert

Léo GilbertBackground Performer

Matthew Gover

Matthew GoverBackground Performer

Percy White

Percy WhiteBackground Performer

Poppy Park

Poppy ParkBackground Performer

Sean Church

Sean ChurchBackground Performer