The Price (1924 film)
| The Price | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dunstan Webb |
| Produced by | Mary Mallon |
| Written by | Mary Mallon |
| Starring | James Alexander |
Production company |
Australian National Films |
Release dates | 18 October 1924 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language |
Silent film English intertitles |
| Budget | ₤1,000[1] |
The Price is a 1924 Australian silent film made with a largely amateur cast under the direction of Dunstan Webb. It is considered a lost film.
Synopsis
Tom Howard's wealthy parents want him to become a banker but he leaves home to become a jockey. He does not do well and decides to return home, only to read that his mother and father have been killed in a motor accident. Too ashamed to collect his inheritance, he buys an old horse and works as a cab driver in Sydney. He is eventually found in a hospital by his sister who persuades him to return home, where he reconciles with his former girlfriend.[1]
Cast
- James Alexander as Tom Howard
- Muriel Copeland as sister
- Doris Brooks
- Belle Bates
- Eddie Hamilton (jockey)
- Bert Ralton and His Havana Band
- Jimmy McMahon
Production
Mary Mallon formed her own company and spent less than £1,000 to make the movie. Shooting began in early 1924.[1] The movie featured several Sydney cabarets and racing stables, including Randwick Racecourse.[2][3] Some of the actors were amateurs cast from a competition.[4]
Release
Some screenings were accompanied by Dunstan Webb, who said he would talk to any members of the audience interested in appearing in future films made by the company.[5]
The costs were so low the film reportedly made a small profit.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, 122.
- ↑ "ELITE THEATRE.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 2 January 1925. p. 7. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ "Advertising.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 5 January 1925. p. 2. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ "Advertising.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 29 December 1924. p. 2. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ "Advertising.". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 3 January 1925. p. 2. Retrieved 24 March 2012.