The Northbound Limited is a 1927 Australian film. It was directed by Greg Palmer who was only 17 when he made it.[2] A copy of the film exists at the National Film and Sound Archive.
| The Northbound Limited | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Greg Palmer |
| Written by | Greg Palmer |
| Produced by | Greg Palmer |
| Starring | Greg Palmer |
| Cinematography | Reg Edwards Albert Drysdale |
Production company | Palmer Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 43 mins (1,033 feet) |
| Country | Australia |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
| Budget | £3,000[1] |
Plot edit
A brother and sister live on a farm in south-eastern New South Wales which possesses valuable timber. The timber is felled by a nearby mill owner for the benefit of the brother and sister, although at the time it appears to be a devious act. While the suspected villain rides on the Sydney Express (The Northbound Limited), he is chased by the brother and the mill owner's daughter. Following the train chase, the misunderstanding is revealed when the mill owner presents a cheque for felled timber from the land.
Cast edit
- Greg Palmer
- Thelma Nelson
- Robert Williams
- Phyllis Blake
Production edit
The film included documentary scenes of Melbourne, Wangaratta, and the country town of Seymour are shown.[3] It took Palmer six months to make.[4] It was finished in September 1926.[5]
Release edit
In December 1926 the film screened privately in Melbourne.[6]
References edit
- ^ "OLLA PODRIDA". The Muswellbrook Chronicle. Vol. 6, no. 63. New South Wales, Australia. 19 August 1927. p. 5. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "THE NORTHBOUND LIMITED". The Border Watch. Vol. LXV, no. 6579. South Australia. 8 February 1927. p. 1. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ ""THE NORTHBOUND LIMITED."". The Evening News. No. 1352. Queensland, Australia. 4 December 1926. p. 6. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "YOUNG PICTURE PRODUCER". The Border Watch. Vol. LXV, no. 6578. South Australia. 5 February 1927. p. 1. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "NORTHBOUND LTD". The Corowa Chronicle. Vol. 20, no. 2090. New South Wales, Australia. 1 September 1926. p. 4. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Everyones, Everyones Ltd, 1920, retrieved 26 April 2019
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