| Accession Number | P08734.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Keith, Charles Skea |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Williamstown |
| Date made | February 1959 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Actor Gregory Peck and an unidentified RAN officer on the set of the Stanley Kramer motion ...
Description
Actor Gregory Peck and an unidentified RAN officer on the set of the Stanley Kramer motion picture 'On The Beach' during filming at Williamstown Naval Dockyard. Peck is standing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne, an unidentified sailor in the background and actor Anthony Perkins to his left. The RAN gave considerable support to this project. HMAS Melbourne and the submarine HMS Andrew were used in the film, and several scenes were shot at Williamstown over a four day period, with RAN personnel being used as extras.