John McCallum
McCallum's father, John Neil McCallum Sr., was a theatre owner and entrepreneur, who built and for many years ran the 2,000 seat Cremorne Theatre on the banks of the Brisbane River. After emigrating from Scotland, McCallum Snr. became an accomplished musician, and was soon... Read full bio →
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Port of Escape
Two sailors visiting London get embroiled in a bar fight, resulting in a man's death. They hijack a boat with three women aboard and embark on a desperate maritime escape from authorities while holding the women hostage.
The Long Memory
An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.
Trent's Last Case
When a wealthy business man is found dead reporter Philip Trent is sent to investigate. Against the police conclusions, he suspects the assumed suicide is really a murder, and becomes highly interested in the young widow and the dead man's private secretary.
Derby Day
The stories of four sets of characters intersect via chance-encounters at Epsom Downs racecourse on the morning of Derby Day.
Valley of Eagles
A Norwegian scientist builds a device that can convert sound waves into electrical energy. However, the machine is stolen by the scientist's wife and assistant, who head across the frozen tundra towards Russia. A police inspector and a local girl team up with the scientist to help recover the device.
The Magic Box
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled at.
Lady Godiva Rides Again
An unsophisticated and impressionable young girl finds herself in trouble after winning a beauty pageant.
The Woman in Question
A woman is murdered, but she is seen in different ways by different people.
Miranda
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue soon after.
The Loves of Joanna Godden
On Romney Marsh at the turn of the century, a woman farmer has three suitors.
It Always Rains on Sunday
Robert Hamer's bleak portrait of life in London's East End.
Bush Christmas
In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.