Henry C. James

Henry C James (1902-1989), real name William Henry Constable James was an Australian writer who wrote films, books, radio, stage plays, musicals and documentaries. He moved from Melbourne to London in the 1930s where his play The Golden Gander was produced on stage. This was a rare Australian written play set in Australia to be presented on the West End.

Among James' achievements was The Bunyip, the first television play on an Australian theme.

He returned to Australia in 1950 and worked in Australian radio as well as writing books.

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