P.J. Ramster

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Percy John Ramster (died 1941), [1] better known as P.J. Ramster, was an Australian film director. He also ran an acting school, and his students often appeared in his films.

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One of his students was Paulette McDonagh who, along with her sisters, hired Ramster to direct their first film, but removed him during production and Paulette took over. [2]

Another one of Ramster's students was William Shepherd, who later went on to become one of the leading editors in Australia. [3]

He worked for a time as an actor. [4]

Filmography

The majority of Ramster's films are considered lost or survive in very incomplete versions:

References

  1. ↑ "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald . No. 32, 364. New South Wales, Australia. 19 September 1941. p. 10. Retrieved 13 February 2026– via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ Wright, Andrée, 'McDonagh, Paulette de Vere (1901–1978)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University accessed 4 May 2012
  3. ↑ 'Bill Shepherd, Pioneer Film Editor Interviewed by Graham Shirley', Australian Screen Editors Guild Nov 2002 accessed 4 May 2012
  4. ↑ "FITZGERALD BROTHERS CIRCUS". The Advertiser . Adelaide. 7 March 1903. p. 11. Retrieved 5 May 2012– via National Library of Australia.


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