Gone to the Dogs (1939 film)
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Gone to the Dogs is a 1939 comedy vehicle starring George Wallace
. It was the second of two films he made for director Ken G. Hall
, following Let George Do It
(1938).
but he made another film for the company first.
Wallace's female co-star was Lois Green, an actor with extensive stage experience with J.C. Williamson Ltd, who left Australia after filming to go work in London. The romantic male lead was an unknown amateur actor called John Fleeting, who later appeared for Hall in Come Up Smiling
(1939).
The cast also included John Dobbie, Wallace's long-time stooge on stage, and Howard Craven, a former publicity writer for MGM in Sydney who had gone into acting.
A set built for the film was promoted at the time as being the largest ever built for an Australian movie at over 12,000 square feet. Some location shooting took place at Taronga Zoo
.
Hall later wrote that the two films he made with Wallace "were very substantial hits".
George Wallace (Australian comedian)
George Wallace , was an Australian comedian, vaudevillian and film star. He was one of the most famous and successful Australian comedians on stage and screen in the twentieth century.-History:...
. It was the second of two films he made for director Ken G. Hall
Ken G. Hall
Kenneth George Hall, AO OBE , better known as Ken G. Hall, was an Australian film director, considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian film industry.-Early years:...
, following Let George Do It
Let George Do It (1938 film)
Let George Do It is a 1938 comedy starring popular stage comedian George Wallace. It was the first of two films Wallace made for Ken G. Hall at Cinesound Productions, the other one being Gone to the Dogs...
(1938).
Synopsis
Wallace plays a disaster-prone zoo attendant who accidentally discovers a substance that accelerates motion, enabling his greyhound to run faster. This attracts the interest of a gang of criminals, who kidnap George's dog and plan to substitute their own in an important dog race.Production
Production of the film was announced in April 1937 when Wallace signed with Cinesound ProductionsCinesound 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...
but he made another film for the company first.
Wallace's female co-star was Lois Green, an actor with extensive stage experience with J.C. Williamson Ltd, who left Australia after filming to go work in London. The romantic male lead was an unknown amateur actor called John Fleeting, who later appeared for Hall in Come Up Smiling
Come Up Smiling
Come Up Smiling is a 1939 Australian comedy starring popular US stage comedian Will Mahoney.-Synopsis:Barney O'Hara is a performer in a touring carnival who tries to raise money to save the voice of his talented singer daughter Pat Come Up Smiling is a 1939 Australian comedy starring popular US...
(1939).
The cast also included John Dobbie, Wallace's long-time stooge on stage, and Howard Craven, a former publicity writer for MGM in Sydney who had gone into acting.
A set built for the film was promoted at the time as being the largest ever built for an Australian movie at over 12,000 square feet. Some location shooting took place at Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is the city zoo of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Officially opened on 7 October 1916, it is located on the shores of Sydney Harbour in the suburb of Mosman...
.
Hall later wrote that the two films he made with Wallace "were very substantial hits".
Cast
- George WallaceGeorge Wallace (Australian comedian)George Wallace , was an Australian comedian, vaudevillian and film star. He was one of the most famous and successful Australian comedians on stage and screen in the twentieth century.-History:...
as George - Lois Green as Jean McAllister
- John Dobbie as Henry Applegate
- John Fleeting as Jimmy Alderson
- Ronald Whelan as Willard
- Alec KellawayAlec KellawayAlec Kellaway was a South African-born actor best known for his work in Australian theatre and film, notably playing a number of character roles for director Ken G. Hall. He was the brother of Cecil Kellaway...
as Mad Jack - Letty Craydon as Mrs McAllister
- Kathleen Esler as Irene Inchape
- Howard Craven as Ted Inchape
- Harold Meade as Mr Inchape
- Lou Vernon as Doctor Sundermann
- George Lloyd as Quinn
- Harry Abdy as Hogg
External links
- Gone to the Dogs in the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Gone to the Dogs at Australian Screen OnlineAustralian Screen OnlineAustralian Screen Online is an on-line database operated by the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. It provides information about and excerpts from a wide selection of Australian feature films, documentaries, television programs, newsreels, short films, animations, and home-movies. It also...