Smithy

1946
1h 59m
History

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Overview

An Australian biopic about the life of pioneering aviator Charles "Smithy" Kingsford-Smith. The film is unusually frank about the controversies that occasionally dogged him. PG Taylor and Billy Hughes both make appearances playing themselves.

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Music
Music by Henry Krips
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Cinematography
Cinematography by George Heath
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Details

Director: Ken G. Hall
Writers: Max AffordStory
Ken G. HallScreenplay, Story
Alec CoppelScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: June 26, 1946
Original language: English
Countries: Australia

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Production

Cast

Ron RandellSir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Muriel SteinbeckMary Powell
John TateCharles Ulm
Joy NicholsKay Sutton
Nan TaylorNan Kingsford Smith
John DunneHarold Kingsford Smith
Alec KellawayCapt. Allan Hancock
John DeaseSir Hubert Wilkins
Marshall CrosbyArthur Powell
Edward SmithBeau Sheil
Ala HerbertTommy Pethybridge
John FleetingKeith Anderson
Joe ValliStringer
G.J. Montgomery-JacksonWarner
Gundy HillLyon
William Morris HughesHimself
P. G. TaylorHimself
John StannageHimself