Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son
| Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ken G. Hall |
| Produced by | Ken G. Hall |
| Starring | John Tate |
| Cinematography | Bert Nicholas |
Production company | |
Release dates | 1943 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son is a short film from Ken G. Hall made for propaganda purposes in World War two.
It was part of the Fourth Liberty Loans campaign by the Australian government.[1] The film was criticised in some sectors.[2][3]
Plot
A father mourns the loss of his fighter pilot son, who crashes in New Guinea during WWII and survives, then sacrifices his life to save other Australian soldiers from a Japanese ambush.
References
- ↑ "Screen & Radio Features In Loan Drive.". Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954) (Perth, WA: National Library of Australia). 3 October 1943. p. 8. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ↑ "FILM CRITICISED.". The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 8 November 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ↑ "POINTS FROM LETTERS.". The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 10 November 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 13 March 2015.