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Always Another Dawn (1948)

★ 4.2/10 108 min Drama, War Australia English
Scenario Writers: Zelma Roberts, T.O. McCreadie
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Charles Tingwell
Charles Tingwell Terry Regan
Guy Doleman
Guy Doleman Warren Melville
Queenie Ashton Molly Regan
Betty McDowall
Betty McDowall Patricia
Douglas Herald The Commodore
Charles Zoli Scotty McGrath
Russell Jarrett Dixie Dean
Max Gibb Bill Carson

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