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AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATING AUSTRALIAN SILENT FILM STAR SNUBS POLLARD

  • The Majestic Theatre 3 Factory Street Pomona, QLD, 4568 Australia (map)

Snubs Pollard was a famous Australian film star of the Hollywood silent film era and enjoyed a 50 year run in the movie industry from 1908 until his death in 1962 from cancer. He worked with some of the greats including Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton. Today we celebrate his achievements.

ALL WET - 1926 - Country bumpkin Snub (who owns an oil well) leaves his tiny town (population 2) to live with his Aunt and falls in love with the maid, but his aunt has other plans for him. Running time 25 minutes.

ITS A GIFT - 1923 - A group of oil magnates are trying to think of new ways to attract business. One of them suggests that they contact an eccentric inventor (Pollard), who has devised a new gasoline substitute and a car driven by magnetic force.. Running time 11 minutes.

Doors & Bar open 11am. $15 adults and free for kids 13 and under. No need to book. Get your tickets at the door. Coffee Tea Snacks & Beverages available.