The Bloke from Freeman's Bay is a 1920 New Zealand silent short comedy which was the first film from Rudall Hayward.[1][2]
| The Bloke from Freeman's Bay | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rudall Hayward |
| Written by | Rudall Hayward |
| Produced by | Rudall Hayward |
| Starring | George Forde |
| Cinematography | Rudall Hayward |
| Edited by | Rudall Hayward |
Release date |
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Running time | (2 reels) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
| Budget | £500 |
Rudall's two-reel comedy was shot on location in the suburb of Freemans Bay, Auckland.[1][3][4]
Cast edit
- George Forde as The Bloke[4]
Reception edit
The film was screened in family-owned cinemas attracting a full house on its opening night.[1] Hayward's uncle Henry was unimpressed with the film and offered Rudall £50 to burn it.[1] Hayward was prosecuted by the Auckland City Council in the Police Court and fined £1 on each of two charges for putting up posters for The Bloke from Freeman’s Bay in unauthorised places contrary to city by-laws, in October 1921.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Shelton, L. R. (1998). "Hayward, Rudall Charles Victor - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Hosted by Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Accessed 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Screen-Struck Sirens". Papers Past. No. 863. New Zealand Truth. 10 June 1922. p. 1. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "The Bloke from Freeman's Bay". Papers Past. Kaipara and Waitemata Echo. 8 December 1921. p. 2. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ a b Harker, Caroline (2013). "Humour - Developing a national sense of humour, 1900–1970". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Local and general news". Papers Past. New Zealand Herald. 10 December 1921. p. 8. Retrieved 14 July 2014.