The Rev. Dell's Secret Explained

The Rev. Dell's Secret
Director:P. J. Ramster
Producer:P. J. Ramster
Starring:Thelma Newling
Cinematography:Jack Fletcher
Studio:P. J. Ramster Photoplays
Runtime:6,000 feet
Country:Australia
Budget:less than £1,000[1]

The Rev. Dell's Secret is a 1924 Australian silent film directed by P. J. Ramster. It is considered a lost film.

Plot

Reverend David Dell (Rex Simpson) does missionary work in the Sydney underworld. He comes across a young girl, Juanita (Joy Wood), who is forced to dance in a sleazy cabaret after the death of her mother by Nick Grummit, a man who pretends to be her father. Dell tries to save her, taking her to a good home. But Grummit and his men track her down and Dell is blinded by a bottle in a fight to save her. Dell is looked after an admirer, Joyce (Thelma Newling), while Juanita goes on to become a star ballerina. Joyce dies and Dell and is reunited with the reverend.[2] [3]

Cast

Production

The film was shot on location in Sydney with cast largely drawn from Ramster's acting school.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, 123.
  2. News: AMUSEMENTS. . . 25 July 1924 . 2 June 2012 . 13 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: "THE REV. DELL'S SECRET.". . . 20 September 1927 . 2 June 2012 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Advertising. . . 14 January 1925 . 2 June 2012 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: AN AUSTRALIAN PICTURE. . . Adelaide . 10 March 1925 . 2 June 2012 . 18 . National Library of Australia.