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Always Another Dawn

September 24, 1948 1h 48m 3.3/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1948. Always Another Dawn is a drama/war film. directed by T.O. McCreadie.

Starring Charles Tingwell, Guy Doleman, and Queenie Ashton

Synopsis

Featuring Charles 'Bud' Tingwell in only his second film and first lead role, which helped prepare him for his part in the 1953 World War Two Hollywood action drama, 'The Desert Rats'. 'Always Another Dawn' celebrates the Australian Navy's contribution to the Allied victory in WW2. The ship (Dauntless) is based on the real-life HMAS Yarra, which was sunk by a Japanese cruiser squadron on 4 March 1942 with 138 lives lost. Assisted by the Royal Australian Navy, filming took place at Flinders Naval Depot Melbourne and aboard the destroyer HMAS Bataan.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 24, 1948 77 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 3.3/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Embassy Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Always Another Dawn about?

Featuring Charles 'Bud' Tingwell in only his second film and first lead role, which helped prepare him for his part in the 1953 World War Two Hollywood action drama, 'The Desert Rats'. 'Always Anot...

Who directed Always Another Dawn?

Always Another Dawn was directed by T.O. McCreadie.

How long is Always Another Dawn?

Always Another Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Always Another Dawn released?

Always Another Dawn was released on September 24, 1948 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Always Another Dawn?

The main cast of Always Another Dawn includes Charles Tingwell, Guy Doleman, Queenie Ashton, Betty McDowall, Douglas Herald.