Orphan of the Wilderness
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Orphan of the Wilderness is a 1936 Australian feature film from director Ken G. Hall
about the adventures of a boxing kangaroo
. The film was banned in England because it depicted cruely to animals. It starred Brian Abbot
who disappeared at sea not long after filming completed.
Ken G. Hall
Kenneth George Hall, AO OBE , better known as Ken G. Hall, was an Australian film director, considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian film industry.-Early years:...
about the adventures of a boxing kangaroo
Boxing Kangaroo
The boxing kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in popular culture. The symbol is often displayed prominently by Australian spectators at sporting events, such as at cricket, tennis and football matches, and at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. The flag is also highly...
. The film was banned in England because it depicted cruely to animals. It starred Brian Abbot
Brian Abbot
Brian Abbot , real name George Rikard Bell, was an Australian actor best known for playing the male lead in Orphan of the Wilderness and the circumstances of his death.-Biography:...
who disappeared at sea not long after filming completed.
External links
- Orphan of the Wilderness in the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Orphan of the Wilderness at Australian Screen OnlineAustralian Screen OnlineAustralian Screen Online is an on-line database operated by the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. It provides information about and excerpts from a wide selection of Australian feature films, documentaries, television programs, newsreels, short films, animations, and home-movies. It also...