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

  1. "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.
  2. "FILM CRITICISED.". The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 8 November 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  3. "POINTS FROM LETTERS.". The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) (Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia). 10 November 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 13 March 2015.

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