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- ↑ Vagg, Stephen (25 May 2020). "The A to Z of Non-White Aussie Movies and TV in White Australia". Filmink.
- ↑ "Negro in "Live" Drama". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 June 1961. p. 30.
- ↑ Vagg, Stephen (15 November 2020). "The Flawed Landmark: Burst of Summer". Filmink.
- ↑ "Survival Drama". The Age. 16 March 1961. p. 12.
- ↑ "Drama of the Ring". Sydney Morning Herald. 18 April 1960. p. 19.
- ↑ "Emperor Jones on Television". Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 1960. p. 7.
