Splendid Fellows
Originally released in 1934. Splendid Fellows is a adventure film. directed by Beaumont Smith. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Leighton, Leo Franklyn, and Frank Bradley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Empire Films Australia
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 s...
Who directed Splendid Fellows?
Splendid Fellows was directed by Beaumont Smith.
How long is Splendid Fellows?
Splendid Fellows has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Splendid Fellows released?
Splendid Fellows was released on May 2, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Splendid Fellows?
The main cast of Splendid Fellows includes Frank Leighton, Leo Franklyn, Frank Bradley, Eric Colman, Isabelle Mahon.