The Guyra Ghost Mystery (1921)

Interesting facts

The Guyra Ghost Mystery is a 1921 Australian film written and directed by John Cosgrove. It was based on the real-life 1921 mystery of the Guyra Ghost.

Production

The story became a media sensation in 1921 and several film projects based on it were announced but this was the only one made. It was partly funded by a Guyra exhibitor and shot on location in the town. Cosgrove reportedly arrived in the town in May 1921, accompanied by a cameraman, and approached the Bowens directly asking for their co operation in making the film. They were reluctant at first but eventually agreed.

The Bowen family themselves appear in the cast. It is unknown, however, if any other actual participants or internal locations were used. The character of Sherlock Doyle was a spoof of Mr Moors, a friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Shooting took place in May."SYDNEY GOSSIP". Goulburn Evening Penny Post. New South Wales, Australia. 24 May 1921. p. 1 (EVENING). Retrieved 27 October 2018 – via National Library of Australia. One report says it was three days., another two weeks.

The film, with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes, was advertised as containing "five reels of laughter" indicating it was a comedy. The Bowens did not appear in the advertising posters.

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