Strong is the Seed

Overview

English scientist William Farrer, on health trip to Australia, advises his friends to invest money in wheat farming. In a hotel in Queanbeyan, Farrer hears that rust is playing havoc with farmers' crops, and his friends, who were ruined, have both just committed suicide. Searching for a cure for rust, Farrer meets Nina De Salis, daughter of a politician.

Directed by Arthur Greville Collins

Top cast

Guy Doleman

William Farrer

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Marie Marsden

Nina de Salis

Lloyd Lamble

Dr Guthrie

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