Sunshine Sally (1922)

Plot Summary

‘Sunshine Sally’ is a perceptive and professional portrayal of the life-style and characters of the working-class area of Sydney known as the ‘Loo (Woolloomooloo) and the luxurious houses and spacious gardens of the rich Sydney area of Potts Point. Following the story of the spirited Sally who works in a sweatshop, the ‘White Star Laundry’, the film introduces us to Sally’s best friend Tottie and their larrikin friends, Skinny Smith and Spud Murphy. Sally’s family origins are unknown and when she is rescued from the surf at Coogee by bronzed lifesaver Basil Stanton, she becomes involved with Basil and his mother’s rich and cultured lifestyle.

Full Cast & Characters

Yvonne Pavis

Sal

Joy Revelle

Tottie Faye

John Cosgrove

"Spud" Murphy

Dinks Patterson

"Skinny" Smith

Mrs. Hutton

Katie Smith

J. P. O'Neill

Bill Smith

Sheila Moore

Mrs. Constance Stanton

Lionel Lunn

Basil Stanton

Mervyn Barrington

James Stanton

Maude Ranier

Salvation Army Woman

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