Jack Gerard grew up in Nana Glen. He became involved in entertainment at a young age and worked with Lawrence Penn.

In 1920 Jack moved to Coffs Harbour arriving with a horse and cart. He showed silent movies in the School of Arts and became part owner with Lawrence Penn in the beautiful Tasma Picture Theatre between 1937 and 1968.

Highlights include:

13:59 - 15:11 Circus lions escape at Coffs Harbour Jetty.