The Kellys of Tobruk was a comedy feature film directed by Rupert Kathner which was meant to be released in 1942. Advertisements were placed in newspapers in January 1942 claiming pupils at their acting school could get roles in the movie.[1] The film appears to have been abandoned after Kathner's company, Fanfare, was taken over by Supreme Sound System.[2][3]
| The Kellys of Tobruk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rupert Kathner |
| Produced by | Eupert Kathner Alma Brooks |
| Starring | Syd Beck Ossie Wenban |
Production company | Fanfare Films |
Release date | 1942 (intended) |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Kathner and his partner Alma Brooks were later charged with conspiracy to defraud by investors in Fanfare Films, but were acquitted.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Advertising". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 32, 457. 6 January 1942. p. 2. Retrieved 28 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, p195
- ^ B for Bad B for Bogus and B for Bold: Rupert Kathner, 'The Glenrowan Affair' and Ned Kelly
- ^ "FILM PRODUCERS ON FRAUD CHARGE". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. No. 21, 139. New South Wales, Australia. 6 July 1944. p. 4. Retrieved 28 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "FRAUD FILM CHARGE FAILS". The Canberra Times. 19 April 1945. p. 5. Retrieved 19 August 2012 – via National Library of Australia.
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