| newspaper - A cry from the streets The London Times. 11-08-1958. p.2 |
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Author Unknown
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| Review of Colin Petersen's role in the film shot after Smiley[full record]
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| newspaper - A Western in the Best Hollywood Tradition The Times (London). 05-05-1958. p.5 |
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Author Unknown
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| Compares "Smiley gets a Gun" to "The Sheepman", by implying that Australia is Britains "wild west" and by introducing an audience to "a small and isolated co...[full record]
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| newspaper - Australia Once made Films The Bulletin. 13-08-1958. pp.32-56 |
| Compares Australia's pre-war film production with the (then) current rash of overseas productions filmed here.
"Consider some of the recent "Australian" fil...[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 - Cinerama Bursts into view The Sun. 29-12-1958. p.4 |
| Brief review. also contains review of "Old Yeller" showing with "Smiley gets a Gun".[full record]
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| newspaper - Current Releases The Bulletin. 31-12-1958. p.26 |
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Author Unknown
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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 - Film Man's Search For Successor To Smiley The Sydney Morning Herald. 01-08-1957. p.6 |
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Author Unknown
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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. 20-12-1956. p.3 |
| Brief article outlining fact that Colin's simultaneous performance in cinemas and pantomimes might be a firtst for an Australian performer[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' 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). 14-10-1957. p.3 |
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Author Unknown
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| Review of the film The Scamp, Colin Petersen's first film after Smiley
"The delinquent himself is young master Petersen, last seen as "Smiley', a cheerful s...[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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| newspaper - No Title The Times (London). 03-07-1956. p.8 |
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Author Unknown
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| Photograph of Archer and Petersen includes following text: "Joey (Bruce Archer) gives Smiley (Colin Petersen) some sweets in return for the promise of rides ...[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 - Schoolmates farewell film star "Smiley" The Film Weekly. 02-08-1956. p.8 |
| 1000 Humpybond Students farewell "Smiley" actor, Colin Petersen as he goes to England with his mother. Mentions reports of UK film companies wanting to sign ...[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,
Author Unknown
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| Review[full record]
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| newspaper - Smiley beats UK film ban The Sun. 07-05-1957. p.15 |
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Author Unknown
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| Describes how Petersen avoided a ban preventing children under 12 from working in films in Britain, by filming "The Scamp" in secret.
"There appears to be ...[full record]
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| newspaper - Smiley makes a hit in London The Herald. 29-06-1956. p.2 |
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Author Unknown
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| Photograph of Colin and his pet budgie.
States how Smiley has won the hearts of London's film critics.[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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| newspaper - The Argus Entertainment Guide The Argus. 22-12-1956. p.29 |
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Author Unknown
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| Advertisement for the pantomime "Jack and Jill" featuring "Australia's most lovable Boy Star, Colin Petersen[full record]
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| newspaper - The Argus Entertainment Guide The Argus. 26-12-1956. p.14 |
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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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| newspaper - The Argus Entertainment Guide The Argus. 24-12-1956. p.11 |
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Author Unknown
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| Small poster and screening time for "Australia's greatest film", 'Smiley', at the Capitol theatre[full record]
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| chapter - The Oxford Companion to Australian Film : Religion . 00-00-1999. pp.404 - 406 |
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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"
[full record]
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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 - Untitled The Sydney Morning Herald. 27-10-1955. p.5 |
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Author Unknown
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| Small article containing photograph of Petersen and mother.
Text: "9 year old Colin Petersen, of Margate, Brisbane, is congratulated by his mother after it ...[full record]
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| newspaper - We'll see lots of Smiley The Argus. 15-12-1956. p.5 |
| Brief article on Colin Petersen's simultaneous Theatre and cinema roles.[full record]
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