Conceived as a novelty interlude for the Australian production of the hit London revue, Honi Soit, this 600 ft untitled film featured the show’s lead comedian, Barry Lupino and several other members of the cast. Inserted into the revue immediately before Lupino’s initial entrance, the film was viewed by critics as a wholly original theatrical concept, with much praise given to both the director, Lester Brown, and Lupino himself.
Honi Soit was produced by Hugh D. McIntosh for Harry Rickards Tivoli Theatres Ltd. The five minute film was also included as part of the Sydney production.
Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive [cited 19/04/2018]
The film is given no title in reviews or publicity. It is mostly referred to as a five minute movie.
When Honi Soit was brought back to Melbourne for a return season the film was not included because Lupino was no longer a cast member.
An historical overview of the five minute silent film featuring English comedian Barry Lupino and made especially for the Australian production of the London revue, Honi Soit.
An historical overview of the five minute silent film featuring English comedian Barry Lupino and made especially for the Australian production of the London revue, Honi Soit.
