Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Thursday 25 April 1940, page 10


More Australian Films

, There is considerable film production activity in Sydney. Charles Chauvel now is working in studio making interior scenes for

-.Forty Tnousand Horsemen.' The story is based on the exploits of the Australian Light Horse in Palestine in the Great War. Leading roles have been allotted to Grant Taylor, Pat Twohill, and 'Slab' Rafferty, all experienced screen actors. The only. featured feminine role will be played by Beryl Bryant. „

Production has begun on the first of two films which will be made by Argosv Films Ltd. Originally called 'Daughters of Australia,' the picture has been renamed and will be released under the title of 'That Certain Something.' Clarence Badger, who came from America a few years ago to direct Victor Jory in an Australian film, is in charge of production. The picture will star Megan Edwards, with Howard Craven. Lou Vernon, Joe Lawman, Charles Kil

burn, Leslie 'Victor, and Marshall Crosbie in the supporting roles. The second feature to be made by Argosv Films Ltd., will be 'The Power and the Glory,' under the direction of Noel Monkman, who made 'Typhoon Treasure' on the Barrier Reef in 1938.