Splendid Fellows (1934)
The Hon. Montmoroncy Ralston (Frank Leighton) is a monocled Englishman of the old school, with valet and plus fours, who sails for Australia after an argument with his father. In a Sydney two-up school, he makes friends with Jim McBride (Frank Bradley), a dinkum grazier, who invites Monty out to his station, where he meets the Reverend Stanhope (Eric Colman), a "flying padre" who uses a plane to tour his parish. Monty persuades his father to buy a new plane and enters it in the Centenary Air Race from London to Melbourne. But as he gets into the racing, Monty hears that Stanhope's old plane has crashed in remote country, and he gives up the race to fly to his rescue.
Director: Beaumont Smith
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 2, 1934
Cast
- Frank Leighton - The Hon. Hurbert Montmorency
- Leo Franklyn - Thompson (as Leo Franklin)
- Frank Bradley - Jim McBride
- Eric Colman - Reverend Arthur Stanhope
- Isabelle Mahon - Eileen McBride
- Peggy Ross - Mrs. McBride
Screenplay
Production: British Empire Films Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Beaumont Smith
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Splendid Fellows about?
- The Hon. Montmoroncy Ralston (Frank Leighton) is a monocled Englishman of the old school, with valet and plus fours, who sails for Australia after an argument with his father. In a Sydney two-up school, he makes friends with Jim McBride (Frank Bradley), a dinkum grazier, who invites Monty out to his station, where he meets the Reverend Stanhope (Eric Colman), a "flying padre" who uses a plane to tour his parish. Monty persuades his father to buy a new plane and enters it in the Centenary Air Race from London to Melbourne. But as he gets into the racing, Monty hears that Stanhope's old plane has crashed in remote country, and he gives up the race to fly to his rescue.
- Who directed Splendid Fellows?
- Splendid Fellows was directed by Beaumont Smith.
- Who stars in Splendid Fellows?
- Splendid Fellows stars Frank Leighton, Leo Franklyn, Frank Bradley, Eric Colman, Isabelle Mahon, Peggy Ross.
- How long is Splendid Fellows?
- Splendid Fellows has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Splendid Fellows?
- Splendid Fellows is a Adventure film.
- Where was Splendid Fellows produced?
- Splendid Fellows was produced in Australia.