Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Saturday 5 May 1945, page 5


"SMITHY" ROLE

Sydney actor, Ron Randell, will play the role of Sir Charle? Kingsford Smith in the 'film on thc airman's life which will bs made in Australia by Columbia Pictures.

This was announced yesterday by the managing director in Australia of Columbia, Mr. N. ?. Pery, who will produce the film.

Mr. Randell, 2fi. made his debut in the A.B.C's children session when M. He free-lanced in radio work for five years, and then appeared in "Quiet Wedding" at the Minerva Theatre.

His most recent stace performances have peen in "While the Sun Shines" and the current "Voice of the Turtle"

at the Minerva, I