| journal - 'Smiley gets a Gun' in Production The Film Weekly. 19-12-1957. pp.16-17 |
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Author Unknown
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| 23 large clear photographs with captions describing the production of "Smiley gets A Gun". Absolutely vital photographic record of the film, includes portrai...[full record]
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| journal - Alexander korda Dies, Aged 62: Great film personality. Life governed by good taste The Film Weekly. 26-01-1956. p.10 |
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| Epitaph by the director of Smiley for the producer[full record]
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| journal - Aust. independants enter A'sian Market The Film Weekly 1043 V59. p.1 |
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Author Unknown
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| Brief description of parties involved in production/distribution deal for the film "Smiley"[full record]
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| book - Australian Cinema: The first 80 years . 00-00-1983 |
| page 205 contains a brief synopsis and evaluation of the film in relation to contemporaneous co-productions.
page 249 relates to the funding of films in Aus...[full record]
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| book - British Film Catalogue (1895-1970) . 00-00-1970 |
| Credits and 3 line synopsis[full record]
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| newspaper - Current Releases The Bulletin. 31-12-1958. p.26 |
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| Brief review. Claims it is a "toss up" which is a better Smiley: Calvert of Petersen. Rates Cracknell's performance as a "gem".[full record]
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| newspaper - Dion's wearing a real Smiley grin The Herald. 07-09-1955. p.3 |
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Author Unknown
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| Article and photograph of 11 year old Dion Abrahams, who wrote a letter to Director Anthony Kimmins asking for a role in the film. [full record]
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| newspaper - Film Man's Search For Successor To Smiley The Sydney Morning Herald. 01-08-1957. p.6 |
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| Announces Kimmins auditioning children in Sydney prior to shooting the sequel. Discusses casting of replacement for Petersen, in London filming "The Scamp".[full record]
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| journal - Film Tracks The Film Weekly. 14-11-1957. p.3 |
| 2 articles: one about the casting of Fred Jackson (played by Brian Farley), the other regarding casting of Kevin Brennan, son of film Weekly founder Martin B...[full record]
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| newspaper - Freckled Boys Seek stardom The Sydney Morning Herald. 20-09-1955. p.2 |
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Author Unknown
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| Quite long article describing the auditions for the role of Smiley. Includes photograph of Kimmins[full record]
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| book - History and Heartburn: The saga of Australian film 1896-1978 : No Title . 00-00-1979 |
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Eric Reade
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| Synopsis and brief production analysis, includes 2 photographs[full record]
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| journal - Kimmins likes filming here The Film Weekly. 02-02-1956. p.10 |
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Author Unknown
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| Interview with Director Kimmins who gives Australian crews glowing praise for their "wonderful spirit".
Mentions several crewmembers by name and pays trib...[full record]
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| journal - Kimmins' search for new 'Smiley' The Film Weekly. 01-08-1957. p.1 |
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Author Unknown
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| Describes Kimmins recent arrival to begin preparing to shoot the sequel to Smiley. Kimmins must first find a new actor to replace Petersen.
Kimmins is quote...[full record]
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| newspaper - No Title The Times (London). 02-07-1956. p.3 |
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Author Unknown
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| Compares story to Huckleberry Finn and claims that Colin Petersen appears to be under "considerable strain".
"some of the shots of the landscape are impress...[full record]
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| journal - Reviews The Film Weekly. 20-12-1956. p.22 |
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Author Unknown
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| Favourable review and brief production credits. Includes very positive "box-office rating"[full record]
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| journal - Reviews Monthly Film Bulletin, Filmfacts, Films and Filming, She 9 V4. p.32 |
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Monika Rychlicki
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| Short synopsis of the film and screening details[full record]
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| journal - Reviews for Showmen Kinematograph Weekly. 28-06-1956. p.18 |
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Josh ed
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| Brief review. Gives basic production details and synopsis[full record]
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| journal - Reviews for Showmen: Smiley Gets A Gun Kinematograph Weekly. 24-04-1958. pp.17-18 |
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Author Unknown
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| Production details and credits. Synopsis and review
"Jolly and exciting tale, clever and engaging star, fresh locale."[full record]
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| journal - Reviews: Smiley Gets a Gun The Film Weekly. 24-12-1958. p.10 |
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Author Unknown
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| Brief production details and credits. Basically favourable review, claims only liability is Thorndikes "overacting".
"Box office rating: Successful sequel s...[full record]
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| journal - Reviews: Smiley Gets a Gun Variety, Monthly Film Bulletin 13 V25. p.78 |
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Richard Rich
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| Extensive production details and credits. Synopsis and review
"Story is written and told entirely in juvenille terms, and is acceptable only on that level. ...[full record]
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| journal - Richardson, Rafferty cast in 'Smiley' The Film Weekly 1511 V90. p.1 |
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Author Unknown
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| Small front page article confirming casting of adult roles for Smiley. Gives scheduled start up date for shooting and mentions that this is the first Austral...[full record]
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| newspaper - Screen tests for seven youngsters The Sydney Morning Herald. 22-10-1955. p.5 |
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Author Unknown
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| 2500 boys were screen tested for role at Pagewood studios by director, Kimmins.
Mentions that 2 Melbourne boys and 2 from Brisbane were flown to Sydney to be...[full record]
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| newspaper - Sequel to Smiley The Times (London). 11-11-1957. p.3 |
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Author Unknown
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| 13 line article announcing leads cast for sequel to begin shooting in a week.[full record]
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| journal - Smiley Variety, Daily Film Renter, Today's Cinema, Illustrated London News, Films and Filming, National Parent Teacher. p.38 |
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Harold Myro,
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| Review[full record]
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| newspaper - Smileys celebrate The Sun. 17-01-1958. p.5 |
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Author Unknown
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| Director Kimmins took the two young leads out to Luna Park in Sydney to celebrate the completion of shooting the sequel.[full record]
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| journal - Strongly sustained promotion launches 20th Fox's 'Smiley' at Hoyts' Brisbane Regent The Film Weekly. 25-10-1956. p.9 |
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Author Unknown
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| 6 large clear photographs with captions describing the promotion and release of the first Smiley film.[full record]
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| newspaper - Sundry Shows The Bulletin V77. p.19 |
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Author Unknown
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| Brief positive review. Mentions main cast members and roles palyed with occasional critiques of performance.
[full record]
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| book - The Australian Cinema . 00-00-1970 |
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John Baxter
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| Two paragraphs detailing the production conditons for Australian films at the time highlighting that these two films were shown at cinemas while Australian p...[full record]
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| newspaper - This film is an inspiration The Sun. 31-12-1956. p.6 |
| Brief extremely positive review. Claims Petersen "compares with teh best of the overseas child stars"
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| newspaper - Two Australian Boys Break Into Big-Time Films The Sun. 06-11-1955. p.31 |
| Huge full page article about the filming of the first Smiley film includes photographs of Petersen and Archer and their mothers as well as a photograph of th...[full record]
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| newspaper - Two Girls for Film Selected: Teacher Role The Sydney Morning Herald. 30-10-1955. p.7 |
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Author Unknown
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| Contains photograph of Miss Hernfield and brief career biography. Comparable to other articles regarding casting of the role of Smiley[full record]
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| newspaper - Wanted - "A Nice Little Tough Australian Boy" The Sydney Morning Herald. 13-09-1955. p.4 |
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Author Unknown
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| Interview with Kimmins, recently arrived to begin casting of the role of Smiley. Mentions his requirements for the role as well as the proposed budget of 250...[full record]
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| newspaper - Will Smiley Have a Grin Like This? The Sun. 26-10-1955. p.3 |
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Author Unknown
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| Small article containing photograph of David Scrase, an actor who auditioned for the role of Smiley.
Published the day before the roles were announced it me...[full record]
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