An Interrupted Divorce

An Interrupted Divorce is a 1916 Australian short comedy film directed by John Gavin starring popular vaudeville comedian Fred Bluett.[2][3]

An Interrupted Divorce
Directed byJohn Gavin
Written byAgnes Gavin
StarringFred Bluett
Verma Remee[1]
Release date
  • 6 August 1916 (1916-08-06)
CountryAustralia
LanguageSilent

It was in three parts.[4]

It was originally known as The Revue Girls.[5][6]

Its release was delayed due to the lack of film stock in the country.[7]

A contemporary critic said that "Miss Gwen Lewis, the clever monologuist of the Royal Strollers, has been entrusted with the leading role, and has proved her versatility by giving an excellent portrayal of the character entrusted to her. Everything points to Miss Lewis making as big a success on the screen as on the speaking stage."[8] The movie screened as a supporting item to the main feature.[9]

It is considered a lost film.[10]

Cast
  • Fred Bluett
  • Vera Remee
  • The Revue Girls including Gwen Lewis[11]
  • Palladium Ballet[12]

Reception

The Moving Picture World said it was "very amusing".[13]

gollark: Perhaps an electrical toaster isn't a great idea and we could use a CHEMICAL toaster!
gollark: No, those take 3 minutes according to you.
gollark: It wouldn't work in a second, probably a minute or so at best.
gollark: The toaster could also double as a UPS.
gollark: Lithium batteries can still discharge *pretty* fast, right? Perhaps you could use a lot of those.

References
  1. "GLACIARIUM". The Sunday Times. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 8 July 1917. p. 17. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  2. Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, 60.
  3. Everyones, Everyones Ltd, 1920, retrieved 30 May 2018
  4. "PARRAMATTA'S £1200". The Sunday Times. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 10 June 1917. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  5. "MARY PICKFORD COMPANY FORMED". Arrow (Sydney, NSW : 1916 - 1933). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 19 August 1916. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  6. "Australian Notes" The Moving Picture World 1916 accessed 23 June 2015
  8. "LYRIC PROGRAMME". The Sunday Times. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 20 August 1916. p. 28. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  9. "Advertising". Leader (Orange, NSW : 1912 - 1922). Orange, NSW: National Library of Australia. 20 May 1918. p. 5. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  10. 'Australia's Lost Films' National Library of Australia
  11. "Advertising". The Sunday Times. Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 26 August 1917. p. 21. Retrieved 3 October 2013.


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