Vic Roberts was an English-born writer who worked in theatre, film and radio. He is best known for writing vaudeville sketches for Roy Rene in the 1920s and 1930s although there is some debate as to the exact extent of his contribution. He had a background in English musical hall and was hired to work for Rene by Sir Benjamin Fuller. After his initial trip to Australia, Roberts returned to England but then decided to stay in Australia. Roberts also wrote a number of screenplays for Ken G. Hall in collaboration with

George D. Parker George D. Parker (1873-1937) was an Australian actor, writer and director who worked extensively in Australian theatre during the 1920s and 1930s, mostly for J.C. Williamson Ltd. He was later employed by Cinesound Productions as a dialogue direc ...

, although Hall later said he was dissatisfied with their work.Hall (1977), p.89.

Writings

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Cinesound Varieties ''Cinesound Varieties'' is a 1934 Australian variety short film from director Ken G. Hall made to go out on a double-bill with the full-length feature, '' The Silence of Dean Maitland'' (1934). Only 18 minutes of the film survive today. Synopsis ...

'' (1934) *''

Strike Me Lucky ''Strike Me Lucky'' is a 1934 Australian comedy musical film starring popular stage comic Roy Rene in his first and only film. It was the fourth feature film from Cinesound Productions but proved a box office disappointment. Director Ken G. Hall s ...

'' (1934) *'' Grandad Rudd'' (1935)

References

Works Cited

Djubal, Clay. "What Oh Tonight: The Methodology Factor and Pre-1930s Australian Variety Theatre."
Ph D Diss. The University of Queensland, 2005. Available via Australian Variety Theatre Archive. (Sighted 19 January 2014) *Hall, Ken G. ''Directed by Ken G. Hall'', Lansdowne Press, 1977.
"Vic Roberts"
at Australian Variety Theatre Archive. (Sighted 19 January 2014)

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