Despite a disastrous screen test Canadian born Claire Adams landed her first film role while still in her teens.
"I couldn't have been worse. I fell down the stairs when I was supposed to walk gracefully. I shied away from the leading man's kisses, and when I saw the takes I burst into tears."
The Sydney Morning Herald, December 1957

Adams gave up her film career after marrying Donald Mackinnon. "The moment Donald entered the room I fell in love with him. We have many interests in common, particularly our love of horses. We will stay a month or two in England after our marriage and will probably tour the Continent before going to Australia."
The Sydney Morning Herald, April, 1937

Despite leaving Hollywood, Claire had a Hollywood-style mansion in country Victoria. The gardens feature a swimming pool and a range of exotic plants including the tropical South American Yellow Bird of Paradise.

Inside the Mackinnons decorated the homestead with superb examples of furniture, art and other objects including a collection of Lalique glassware.