A company was formed to make the film, Phillips Films Productions Ltd, with capital of £100,000.
The prime mover behind it was American businessman Frederick Phillips, who succeeded raising the money when the industry was excited about the success of For the Term of His Natural Life (1927).
Investors in the company included Steele Rudd and William Reed, Eva Novak's husband.

Several people were imported from America, including the director, Scott Dunlap, and star, Eva Novak.
Dunlap's arrival was delayed so initial work was directed by William Reed.
He received advice from Wallace Worsley, an American director visiting Australia at the time.

The movie was shot on location at an aboriginal reserve near Murgon in Queensland and in a studio at Rushcutters Bay.
A company was formed to make the film, Phillips Films Productions Ltd, with capital of £100,000. The prime mover behind it was American businessman Frederick Phillips, who succeeded raising the money when the industry was excited about the success of For the Term of His Natural Life (1927). Investors in the company included Steele Rudd and William Reed, Eva Novak's husband.
Several people were imported from America, including the director, Scott Dunlap, and star, Eva Novak. Dunlap's arrival was delayed so initial work was directed by William Reed. He received advice from Wallace Worsley, an American director visiting Australia at the time.
The movie was shot on location at an aboriginal reserve near Murgon in Queensland and in a studio at Rushcutters Bay.
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