Directed By Ken G. Hall: Autobiography Of An Australian Film Maker
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in Australian cinema history, this autobiography chronicles the remarkable career of one of the country's most prolific and influential filmmakers of the twentieth century. Directed by Ken G. Hall: Autobiography of an Australian Film Maker presents a vivid, firsthand account of the golden age of Australian studio filmmaking, detailing Hall's years at Cinesound Productions, where he directed a string of commercially successful features throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Written with candor and authority, Hall illustrates the immense challenges of building a domestic film industry from the ground up, recounting the creative decisions, financial pressures, and larger-than-life personalities that shaped each production. The narrative uncovers the inner workings of an era largely forgotten by mainstream film history, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, cinephiles, and anyone passionate about the cultural heritage of Australian cinema. Warm, reflective, and richly detailed, it stands as both a personal memoir and an authoritative document of a pivotal chapter in the nation's artistic identity.
Author: Ken G. Hall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Lansdowne Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in Australian cinema history, this autobiography chronicles the remarkable career of one of the country's most prolific and influential filmmakers of the twentieth century. Directed by Ken G. Hall: Autobiography of an Australian Film Maker presents a vivid, firsthand account of the golden age of Australian studio filmmaking, detailing Hall's years at Cinesound Productions, where he directed a string of commercially successful features throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Written with candor and authority, Hall illustrates the immense challenges of building a domestic film industry from the ground up, recounting the creative decisions, financial pressures, and larger-than-life personalities that shaped each production. The narrative uncovers the inner workings of an era largely forgotten by mainstream film history, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, cinephiles, and anyone passionate about the cultural heritage of Australian cinema. Warm, reflective, and richly detailed, it stands as both a personal memoir and an authoritative document of a pivotal chapter in the nation's artistic identity.