Hal Carleton
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Hal H. Carleton was an Australian writer. He was a friend of film director Ken G. Hall
and was part of Hall's comedy writing team at Cinesound Productions
in the late 1930s. He also wrote novels.
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:...
and was part of Hall's comedy writing team at Cinesound Productions
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...
in the late 1930s. He also wrote novels.
Select Credits
- The Spirit of Gallipoli (1928) - screenplay
- Let George Do ItLet 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) - original story - Dad and Dave Come to TownDad and Dave Come to TownDad and Dave Come to Town is a 1938 Australian comedy film directed by Ken G. Hall, the third in the 'Dad and Dave' comedy series starring Bert Bailey.-Synopsis:...
(1938) - uncredited contribution to screenplay - Murder Every 28 Days! - novella
- They're Coming to Get Me - novella
External links
- Hal Carleton at AustLit (subscription required)
- Hal Carleton at National Film and Sound ArchiveNational Film and Sound ArchiveThe National Film and Sound Archive is Australia’s audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of audiovisual materials and related items...