George D. Parker
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George D. Parker was an American-born actor, writer and director who worked extensively in Australian theatre during the 1920s and 30s, mostly for J.C. Williamson Ltd. He was later employed by Cinesound Productions
as a dialogue director and screenwriter (in collaboration with Vic Roberts
), as well as running the Cinesound Talent School with Frank Harvey
. According to Hall, "Parker was much more slick in his handling of dialogue" than him around the time of The Silence of Dean Maitland but he did not work with Cinesound after Grandad Rudd
.
Parker was working in radio just prior to his death.
Cinesound Productions
Cinesound Productions Pty Ltd was one of Australia's first feature film production companies. Established in June 1932, Cinesound developed out of a group of companies centred around Greater Union Theatres, that covered all facets of the film process, from production, to distribution and...
as a dialogue director and screenwriter (in collaboration with Vic Roberts
Vic Roberts (writer)
Vic Roberts was an English-born writer worked in theatre, film and radio. He is best known for writing vaudeville sketches for Roy Rene in the 1920s and 30s although there is some debate as to the exact extent of his contribution. He had a background in English musical hall and was hired to work...
), as well as running the Cinesound Talent School with Frank Harvey
Frank Harvey (Australian screenwriter)
Frank Harvey was an English-born actor, producer and writer best known for his work in Australia.-Biography:...
. According to Hall, "Parker was much more slick in his handling of dialogue" than him around the time of The Silence of Dean Maitland but he did not work with Cinesound after Grandad Rudd
Grandad Rudd
Grandad Rudd is a 1935 comedy featuring the Dad and Dave characters created by Steele Rudd and based on a play by Rudd. It was a sequel to On Our Selection, and was later followed by Dad and Dave Come to Town and Dad Rudd, MP.-Original Play:...
.
Parker was working in radio just prior to his death.
Filmography
- The Silence of Dean MaitlandThe Silence of Dean Maitland-Synopsis:The plot concerns a clergyman, Cyril Maitland , living in a small seaside town, who impregnates the beautiful Alma Lee despite being engaged to another woman. When Alma's father Ben finds out about the pregnancy, he attacks Maitland and is killed in a fall...
(1934) - dialogue director - Strike Me LuckyStrike Me LuckyStrike Me Lucky is a 1934 comedy starring popular stage comic Roy Rene in his first and only film.-Synopsis:‘Mo’ McIsaac and his sidekick Donald try to find work to support a young orphan girl he finds dancing for pennies in the street, Miriam , unaware she is really the missing daughter of rich...
(1934) - co-writer, dialogue director - Cinesound VarietiesCinesound VarietiesCinesound Varieties is a 1934 Australian variety short film from director Ken G. Hall made to go out on a double-bill with the full-length feature, The Silence of Dean Maitland .-Synopsis:There were two main components of the film:...
(1934) - co-writer, dialogue director - Grandad RuddGrandad RuddGrandad Rudd is a 1935 comedy featuring the Dad and Dave characters created by Steele Rudd and based on a play by Rudd. It was a sequel to On Our Selection, and was later followed by Dad and Dave Come to Town and Dad Rudd, MP.-Original Play:...
(1935) - co-writer
External links
- George D. Parker at IMDB
- George D. Parker Australian theatre credits at AusstageAusstageAusStage is an online database which records information about live performances in Australia. It provides records of productions from the beginnings of theatre in Australia up to today...