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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book - History and Heartburn: The saga of Australian film 1896-1978 : No Title . 00-00-1979 |
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 |
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 - Reviews Monthly Film Bulletin, Filmfacts, Films and Filming, She 9 V4. p.32 |
Monika Rychlicki
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Short synopsis of the film and screening details[full record]
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journal - Reviews The Film Weekly. 20-12-1956. p.22 |
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 - Smiley Variety, Daily Film Renter, Today's Cinema, Illustrated London News, Films and Filming, National Parent Teacher. p.38 |
Harold Myro,
Author Unknown
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Review[full record]
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newspaper - Sundry Shows The Bulletin V77. p.19 |
Author Unknown
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Brief positive review. Mentions main cast members and roles palyed with occasional critiques of performance.
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newspaper - The Argus Entertainment Guide The Argus. 26-12-1956. p.14 |
Author Unknown
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Advertisement for the screening of Smiley at the Capitol Theatre, Swanston St. alongside "Miracle on 34th Street".
Credits: "introducing Melbourne's Sensati...[full record]
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chapter - The Oxford Companion to Australian Film : Religion . 00-00-1999. pp.404 - 406 |
Author Unknown,
Peter Malone
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Provides overview of history of religous cinema in Australia[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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