J. C. Williamson Film Company
J. C. Williamson Film Company was a short-lived Australian film production company in the 1910s. It was part of the theatrical firm J. C. Williamson's, and produced a number of feature films during 1914-1918. Origins In 1914, Williamson's became concerned with reports of American films being made from plays which they were producing in Australia, such as ''Sealed Orders (play), Sealed Orders'' and ''The Sign of the Cross (play), The Sign of the Cross''. Thus they decided to produce their own films. Production They bought the studios of Lincoln-Cass Films in Melbourne and hired two of its staff, Maurice Bertel and William Joseph Lincoln. The unit was put under the control of visiting American actor and director Fred Niblo. He directed two play adaptations for the company. Williamsons then decided to produce original stories, starting with ''Within Our Gates (1915 film), Within Our Gates''. These were released in advance of the Niblo films.Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, ''Austral ...
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Sealed Orders (play)
Sealed orders refer to directives presented to the commanding officer of a ship or Squadron (naval), squadron that are sealed at time of receipt. Officers are required to keep the orders sealed until at sea so as to maintain operational secrecy, especially in time of war. References

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