Ghosts of Port Arthur

Ghosts of Port Arthur
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Produced by Ken G. Hall
Narrated by Bert Bailey
Cinematography Frank Hurley[1]
Production
company
Release date
 March 1933[2]
Running time
 10 mins
Country Australia
Language English

Ghosts of Port Arthur is a 1933 Australian short documentary directed by Ken G. Hall. It was described as a "travel fantasy"[2] which focuses on the history of the penal settlement at Port Arthur.

It includes sections on New Norfolk, Hobart, Port Arthur, the Hobart Zoo and the Derwent River district.

Reception

The film was released as a support item. The Adelaide News called it a "fine travel talk".[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Special Screening.". Port Lincoln Times. SA: National Library of Australia. 19 May 1933. p. 2. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 "WEST'S EMPIRE OPENING.". The News. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 11 March 1933. p. 5. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  3. ↑ ""Maid of the Mountains".". The News. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 13 March 1933. p. 3. Retrieved 12 March 2015.


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