Christmas Crackers

John Sprod

Film

This amateur film made by John Sprod re-enacts a reunion between the family members when the four men return to Adelaide from active service overseas during the Second World War. Through the course of the film, Mrs Sprod welcomes home her son George from the Army, John from the Airforce, Dan from the Navy and her brother-in-law Des Carter from the Army. The film includes captions and illustrations drawn by George Sprod as well as acting performances from nine members of the immediate family.

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