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References
- ↑ Philip Taylor, 'Ken G. Hall', Cinema Papers January 1974 p 86
- ↑ "THEATRICAL PRODUCER DEAD". The Sunday Times . Perth: National Library of Australia. 30 May 1937. p. 6. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ↑ Item at National Film and Sound Archive
