The Picture Show Man (1977)
General
A warm and witty comedy set in the 20s chronicling the adventures of Maurice Pym (John Meillon), a flamboyant showman travelling the Aussie back roads unreeling silent films. Braving much hardship and heartbreak along the way, Pym soon clashes with rival showman Palmer – a loud-mouthed, super-cool, ever-smiling American (Rod Taylor).
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 99mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
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Member Reviews (7)
7 Member
Reviews
Gordon M.
says
Interesting look at old Australian picture show scene in country areas. Good entertainment
Janet C.
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Dale A.
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A great little movie, gentle, absorbing, a glimpse of a way of life that lasted only a short time and is now long gone.
Irene
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enjoyed every minute, colourful, amusing, feel good movie.
Arno W.
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russell1981
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This wonderful little charmer will take you back to the ?good old days? of film-making. Note expatriate Taylor, who starred in numerous British and American films during the 1960s including Hitchc*ck?s "The Birds", here as competition to our ?hero?, with an American accent. Geoff Burton was director of photography.
tiborg
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John Meillon should be an Aussie ICON !!! Pure australiana. Must see this "picture show"!!!