John McCallum

Born: 1918-03-14

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 heavily involved in Brisbane's entertainment scene. His mother was an accomplished amateur actress who was born in England. In 1918, McCallum Jr. was born in Brisbane during the opening night of a comedy performance. After his birth, a family friend sent his father a wire: 'Congratulations on two howling successes'. McCallum was exposed to acting at a young age: his early childhood was full of backstage encounters at the Cremorne with the wide variety of performers who frequented his father's theatre. Although McCallum and his two younger brothers received their primary school education in the UK, the family returned to Australia once the Great Depression started. His secondary education was at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. His early theatrical training was with Barbara Sisely at the Brisbane Repertory Company.


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The Woman in Question

as Michael Murray
Released: 1950-10-03

Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As...

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It Always Rains on Sunday

as Tommy Swann
Released: 1947-11-28

During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.

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Miranda

as Nigel
Released: 1948-04-06

A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see...

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Forever Ealing

as Self
Released: 2002-12-05

This is a history of the England's Ealing Film Studios, from its beginnings in 1902. It follows...

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The Magic Box

as Sitter in Bath Studio
Released: 1952-01-01

Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different. As...

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The Loves of Joanna Godden

as Arthur Alce
Released: 1947-06-08

Joanna Godden falls heir to a farm when her father dies.

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Valley of the Eagles

as Dr. Nils Ahlen
Released: 1951-09-26

A Norwegian scientist builds a device that can convert sound waves into electrical energy....

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Smiley

as Jim Rankin
Released: 1956-06-28

Smiley Greevins is a cheeky, mischievous, imaginative little boy who lives in the small town of...

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Bush Christmas

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1947-07-28

In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.

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Lady Godiva Rides Again

as Larry Burns
Released: 1951-10-25

Marjory Clark wins a competition in her Midland town and finds herself in a Festival of Britain...

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A Boy, a Girl and a Bike

as David Howarth
Released: 1949-05-23

The lives of the members of a West Yorkshire cycling club are complicated by romantic...

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The Root of All Evil

as Joe Bartle
Released: 1947-02-05

Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When...

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Port of Escape

as Mitch Gillis
Released: 1956-05-01

Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man...

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The Calendar

as Capt. Garry Anson
Released: 1948-07-05

The favourite for the big race is nobbled and suspicion falls on the owner. His secret admirer...

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Trouble in the Glen

as Malcolm
Released: 1954-06-15

Major Jim "Lance" Lansing, an American ex-pilot of the U.S. Air Corps, returns to Scotland after...

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The Long Memory

as Supt. Bob Lowther
Released: 1953-01-23

An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied...

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Melba

as Charles Armstrong
Released: 1953-08-07

Rural Australian Nellie Melba becomes an opera star in 1900s Europe and the United States.

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Traveller's Joy

as Reggie Pelham
Released: 1950-12-25

A divorced couple, living hand-to-mouth in Stockholm, must first pay their hotel bill before...

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Trent's Last Case

as John Marlowe
Released: 1952-09-22

When a wealthy business man is found dead reporter Philip Trent is sent to investigate. Against...

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Derby Day

as Tommy Dillon
Released: 1952-06-09

Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on...

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Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios

as Interviewee
Released: 1986-05-02

Documentary about the British film studio. First appeared on the BBC television programme Omnibus.

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Three in One

as Introductions
Released: 1957-01-02

This film contains three short stories about life in Australia in the 1950's.

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Bailey's Bird

as Sir Bernard Kelvin
First aired: 1979-04-15

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