The Rev. Dell's Secret


The Rev. Dell's Secret is a 1924 Australian silent film directed by P. J. Ramster. It is considered a lost film.

Plot

Reverend David Dell does missionary work in the Sydney underworld. He comes across a young girl, Juanita, who is forced to dance in a sleazy cabaret after the death of her mother by Nick Grummit, a man who pretends to be her father. Dell tries to save her, taking her to a good home. But Grummit and his men track her down and Dell is blinded by a bottle in a fight to save her. Dell is looked after an admirer, Joyce, while Juanita goes on to become a star ballerina. Joyce dies and Dell and is reunited with the reverend.

Cast

  • Rex Simpson as David Dell
  • Thelma Newling as Joyce
  • William Shepherd
  • Lyn Salter
  • Joy Wood as Juanita

Production

The film was shot on location in Sydney with cast largely drawn from Ramster's acting school.