| Accession Number | P08734.010 |
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| 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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Actors Gregory Peck and Anthony Perkins on the set of the motion picture 'On The Beach' during ...
Description
Actors Gregory Peck and Anthony Perkins on the set of the motion picture 'On The Beach' during filming at Williamstown Naval Dockyard. The actors are standing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne. Director Stanley Kramer is most likely standing in the background, second from 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.