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James J. Donnelly (writer)

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James J. Donnelly was an Australian writer and producer best known for being a leading writer of early Australian radio.[1] For many years he was the ABC's Programme Director for New South Wales.[2]

Select credits

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  • The Shadow of Sam Poo (1930) - writer
  • Alias Jimmy Valentine (1934) - director[3]
  • Tales of the old Trails (1934)[4]
  • Tom Tom Tom Foolery (1934) - writer
  • Man Through the Ages (1934) (serial) - writer[5]
  • The Time machine (1934) (revue) - director
  • Muchee Catchee (1934) - writer
  • Death at Broadcast House (1935) - director[6]
  • The Maestro (1936) - writer
  • Theirs is the Glory (1945) - writer
  • No Mean Comedy (1955) - writer

References

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  1. ^ "Some Programme Features that are Well Worth Making a Note of Model Aero Club's Wings Grow Stronger", Wireless Weekly, vol. 15, no. 7, 7 February 1930, retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Trove
  2. ^ Philp, Peter (2016). Drama in Silent Rooms. p. 26-27.
  3. ^ "B Station Thrillers", Wireless Weekly, vol. 23, no. 19, May 11, 1934, retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Trove
  4. ^ "How Mosquitoes Attack Pianists in the East Indies", Wireless Weekly, vol. 23, no. 12, March 23, 1934, retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Trove
  5. ^ "Man Through the Ages 1935 Serial", Wireless Weekly, vol. 24, no. 26, December 28, 1934, retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Trove
  6. ^ ""Death at Broadcast House" Goes Over National Network", Everyones, vol. 15, no. 786, 19 June 1935, retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Trove
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