Will Mahoney In Australian Film

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 32, 20 January 1939, Page 28

Will Mahoney In Australian Film

{,, 4: QUINN, General Man- * ager of British Empire Films (N.2.) Lid., has just’ received cable confirmation from’ Cinesound Studios, Sydney, of the project mooted in the "Record" two ‘weeks ago that Will ‘Mahoney-famous American comedian, who is at present playing to packed houses in the North Istand-will make an Australian film. He has been signed. by Cinesound ‘to take the leading role in one of their productions, at present untitled, which -is scheduled to begin filming early in June. -4t is to be-a_ large-scale comedy musical, and Cine_sound are reported to be paying’ Mahoney the largest sal_ary..ever to have left. their cheque-book. ° ’ The-supporting cast will include Evie Hayes and Bob Geraghty. Miss Hayes, leading American radio. star, is noted for her renditions of the latest song-hits.