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Walter Sully (1895–1970) was an Australian cinematographer who worked for Cinesound Productions, Frank Hurley and Movietone. He was one of the leading newsreel cameramen of the 1930s. [1]

Cinesound Productions

Cinesound Productions Pty Ltd was an Australian feature film production company, established in June 1931, Cinesound developed out of a group of companies centred on Greater Union Theatres, that covered all facets of the film process, from production, to distribution and exhibition.

Frank Hurley Australian photographer and adventurer

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