The first of two docudramas by Charles Chauvel (the other is Heritage), In the Wake of the Bounty retells the story of the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian in 1789 against William Bligh, depicting the fate of the mutineers on Tahiti and Pitcairnis. Presented as part narrative and part travelogue, the film uses introductory enacted scenes showing the mutiny, followed by documentary footage, anthropological style, of the mutineers' descendants on Pitcairn Island (including Polynesian women dancers) and an underwater shipwreck.
In 1935 M.G.M. bought American rights to the film and re-edited it to form two short travelogues, 'Pitcairn Island Today' (1935) and 'Primitive Pitcairn' (1936).
[Source: Pike and Cooper, p.161]
Further Reference:
In the Wake of the Bounty : To Tahiti and Pitcairn Island
Sydney
:
Endeavour Press
,
1933
Z805888
1933
single work
A documentary-style book by Chauvel published to coincide with the release of his film, In the Wake of the Bounty.
Flynn
( dir. Frank Howson
)
Australia
United States of America (USA)
:
Boulevard Films
Century Park Pictures
,
1992
7369952
1992
single work
film/TV
'The story of Errol Flynn's early years, depicting his childhood in Tasmania and his wild teenage years in New Guinea. Before he was 21, he stood trial for murder. He was a thief, a liar, a gigolo, a gambler, a sailor, a streetfighter, a soldier of fortune. He was Errol Flynn.'
Source: Screen Australia.
Flynn
( dir. Frank Howson
)
Australia
United States of America (USA)
:
Boulevard Films
Century Park Pictures
,
1992
7369952
1992
single work
film/TV
'The story of Errol Flynn's early years, depicting his childhood in Tasmania and his wild teenage years in New Guinea. Before he was 21, he stood trial for murder. He was a thief, a liar, a gigolo, a gambler, a sailor, a streetfighter, a soldier of fortune. He was Errol Flynn.'
Source: Screen Australia.
