Overland to Darwin 1926

Description

Come along to a special film screening of Overland to Darwin 1926 a film by Clarence Judd (54 min) during South Australia's History Festival. 

Innamincka Films has reworked this rare film adding simple atmospheric sound and an ambient music score by two acclaimed South Australian musicians, Gabriella Smart and Fabian Hevia. 

In May 1926 Captain Edward Bagot embarked on the first passenger trip from Adelaide to Darwin and back. Travelling in two Studebaker cars, Bagot led twelve passengers a distance of 4,500 miles in just over five weeks. Along for the road trip was a Mr Clarence Judd, a keen amateur filmmaker, who documented the effort and endurance of this rigorous journey. 

Presented by Innamincka Films

Image: Premises of T. Judd & Son, approx. 1910. SLSA B69400

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