Argosy Films
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Founder | Frederick Daniel, George B. Bennett, Ronald H. Wolff, Cecil V. Stevenson, Noel Monkman, Harold L. Gray, Joseph A. Byron |
| Defunct | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Frederick Daniel (general manager) |
| Products | Feature films (That Certain Something, The Power and the Glory) |
Argosy Films was a film production company based in Australia, recognized primarily for its 1941 feature films That Certain Something and The Power and the Glory. The company was established by former members associated with National Productions.
About
Incorporated in 1937 with an initial capital of £50,000, the firm’s shareholders included Frederick Daniel, George B. Bennett, Ronald H. Wolff, Cecil V. Stevenson, Noel Monkman, Harold L. Gray, and Joseph A. Byron. Frederick Daniell held the position of general manager.
By 1940, Argosy Films revealed intentions to produce two feature-length movies, with 60% of the financing secured through the New South Wales government. These films, initially titled Daughters of Australia and Man Without a Country, each had a budget of £12,500 and were subsequently released as That Certain Something and The Power and the Glory respectively.
While additional projects were proposed, including an adaptation of the Stingaree tales, these plans were never realized. The company ceased operations and was dissolved in 1948.
It is important to distinguish this Argosy Films from the British company bearing the same name.