Photographs of Dad and Dave Come to Town

PXA 7735

fonds

probably 1938

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9677603

1 album (36 photographic prints) - 36 x 27 cm - silver gelatin

Passed down through donor's family.

Album of 36 silver gelatin photographic prints taken on the film set of 'Dad and Dave Come to Town', directed by Ken G. Hall in 1938. The exterior location shots were taken on the heritage-listed estate of Gledswood in Camden, New South Wales, and the album was presented to the property's sole owner at the time of filming, Elizabeth Mary Chisholm. The photos depict various stills on location with actors including Bert Bailey, Fred MacDonald, Billy Rayes and Shirley Ann Richards, and some show the cameras and film crew. Two photos capture the Gledswood homestead.

Access via appointment - Due to fragility and flaking of cover material

Out of copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Embossed on front cover "Presented to Miss E.M. Chisholm as a souvenir of 'Dad & Dave Come to Town' Cinesound Productions Ltd. Sydney".

Date given was year of film's release and likely time the album was presented to Elizabeth Mary Chisholm.