Cinematographer Arthur Higgins was also attached. That same year, Albert's first wife, Annie Cremer (née Beaton), died, age 61, of kidney and liver failure, an illness she suffered with for many years. Annie was buried in an unmarked common grave at the Melbourne General Cemetery, central Melbourne. A Return to the UK By 1931, Albert had returned to London once again to find work in the Theatre. Albert was mentioned several times in the book 'The London Stage 1930-1939'. One entry notes stage-managing the play, 'Bed Rock' at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, London, in early 1931, the play survived only 12 performances. Some of the many other plays he was involved with were: 'The Fatal Wedding', 'Old Bill' with Sir Seymour Hicks, 'Sweet Nell of Old Drury' and 'Tons of Money' with Nellie Stewart. Also a run with a play entitled 'The Man They Could Not Hang'. While in the UK, Isora, Gertrude and Mollie would join him and start new lives in London. The End of an Era In late 1949, Albert, travelling alone, returned to Australia from his 19-year stay in London. In his final years, Albert continued to act in such plays as ‘Charlie’s Aunt’, 'A Worm's Eye View', 'One Wild Oat', and 'Seagulls Over Sorrento' with the Australian actor Gordon Chater. His work was also mentioned in a series of notices in the Brisbane Courier Mail between 3 and 25 January 1952. Albert was credited as working with Australian actor Bill Hodge in 'A Worms Eye View' in 1955, this was one of Albert's last known plays. Albert was mentioned in several books covering the histories of the Australian/British Stage. One book entitled 'When Vaudeville Was King', as well in the book, 'Family of Brothers'. Another mention in 'The London Stage 1890-1959' and in 'Her Majesty's Pleasure' Albert W. A. Brandon-Cremer died on 11 July 1959. His wife, Isora, had died the year before. Albert and Isora were laid to rest in the Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park, Hadfield, Victoria (North Melbourne), with no markers. References Australian theatre managers and producers Australian male stage actors 1871 births 1959 deaths People from Newry New Zealand male stage actors British emigrants to New Zealand