Harvest Gold

For the color, see Harvest gold (color)

Harvest Gold
Directed by Mervyn Murphy
Produced by Harold Gray
Starring Joe Valli
Music by Sydney John Kay
Cinematography Arthur Higgins
Distributed by Caltex Oil (Australia)
Release date(s) 1945
Running time 55 mins
Country Australia
Language English

Harvest Gold is a 1945 Australian industrial film about a farmer who clings to old methods of production.

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Synopsis

The film explores various aspects of mechanical farming, from clearing the land to harvesting, and deals with the clash of attitudes between McDougal (Joe Valli), a farmer who favours old methods, and Johnson (Harry Abdy) who supports new ways.[1] There is some comic relief and a romantic subplot.[2]

Production

The film was the only feature directed by Mervyn Murphy who ran Supreme Sound Studios in Sydney for many years. It was produced under the auspices of the New South Wales Department of Agriculture and distributed by the oil company Caltex.[3][4]

Reception

The film was given a private screening to William McKell, then-Premier of New South Wales, and various members of his cabinet.[5] It was distributed along with an educational booklet.[6]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "AN AGRICULTURAL FILM." Geraldton Guardian and Express (WA) 31 Dec 1946: 2 accessed 25 Dec 2011
  2. ^ "Current comment on rural matters of the moment The Passing Parade." Western Mail (Perth, WA) 22 May 1947: 39 accessed 25 Dec 2011
  3. ^ "Hearts As Warning." Sunday Times (Perth, WA) 11 May 1947: 4 accessed 25 Dec 2011
  4. ^ "OIL COMPANY'S ENTERTAINMENT." The Horsham Times (Vic) 29 Jul 1947: 2 accessed 25 Dec 2011
  5. ^ "An Agricultural Film." Gippsland Times (Vic) 23 Dec 1946: 7 accessed 25 Dec 2011
  6. ^ "Oil firm issues a useful booklet "Harvest Gold"." Western Mail (Perth) 6 Mar 1947: 47 accessed 25 Dec 2011

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