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Ken G. Hall is a Director, Scriptwriter and Producer Australien born on 22 february 1901 at Sydney (Australie)

Ken G. Hall

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Birth name Kenneth George Hall
Nationality Australie
Birth 22 february 1901 at Sydney (Australie)
Death 8 february 1994 (at 92 years) at Sydney (Australie)

Kenneth George Hall, (22 February 1901 – 8 February 1994), 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.

Usually with

Ann Richards
Ann Richards
(6 films)
Peter Finch
Peter Finch
(3 films)
Ron Randell
Ron Randell
(3 films)
John Longden
John Longden
(3 films)
Damien Parer
Damien Parer
(3 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Ken G. Hall (40 films)

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The Kurnell Story, 25minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall

Smithy
Smithy (1946)
, 1h59
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Genres Historical
Themes Transport films, Aviation films
Actors Ron Randell, Joy Nichols, Bud Tingwell
Rating69% 3.47013.47013.47013.47013.4701
In World War 2 some American and Australian airmen tell the story of Charles Kingsford-Smith. It starts in 1917 with him recovering from a wound incurred in fighting over the Western Front. Kingsford-Smith is rewarded with the Military Cross and is determined to make a career out of flying.
South West Pacific, 33minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II
Actors Chips Rafferty, Peter Finch, Ron Randell, Ralph Foster Smart
Rating76% 3.8056853.8056853.8056853.8056853.805685
A series of everyday people talk about their contributions to the war effort. A motor mechanic speaks about how he was working happily in 1939, not thinking much of the crisis in Europe; he subsequently began making aircraft and enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Force.
The Bismarck Convoy Smashed!, 9minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II

The story of a convoy of Japanese ships through the Bismark Sea which were attacked by the American Air Force and RAAF.
First Victory Loan: Return Journey, 13minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II

A Padre visits the Davidson Family to console the mother and wife of an Australian soldier killed at the front.
100,000 Cobbers, 36minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II
Actors Ron Randell, Ann Richards

Five men enlist in the AIF – laid back Bill; World War I veteran Scotty, who pretends to be 37 years old; an "old school tie" businessman Peter, who is running his dead father's business, and whose secretary Miss Lane leaves for overseas service as a VAD; the rebellious "Bluey" William Baker; and Jim, who leaves behind his new wife, Jean.
Fourth Liberty Loans: I Had A Son
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II

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.
Australia Marches with Britain: Highlights of the National War Effort, 16minutes
Directed by Ken G. Hall
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II

A look at Australia's contribution to the war effort, including production of food, munitions and equipment.