The Kellys of Tobruk
| The Kellys of Tobruk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rupert Kathner |
| Produced by | Rupert Kathner Alma Brooks |
| Starring | Syd Beck Ossie Wenban |
Production company | Fanfare Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Kellys of Tobruk was a comedy feature film planned by Rupert Kathner with an intended release in late 1942. Advertisements were placed in newspapers in January 1942 calling for supporting players.[1] The film was abandoned after Kathner's company, Fanfare, was taken over by Supreme Sound System.[2][3]
Kathner and his partner Alma Brooks were later charged with conspiracy to defraud by investors in Fanfare Films, but were acquitted.[4][5]
References
- ^ "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.