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form y separately published work icon Melvin, Son of Alvin single work   film/TV  
Issue Details: First known date: 1984... 1984 Melvin, Son of Alvin
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    • Cremorne, Cremorne - Mosman - Northbridge area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: McElroy and McElroy , 1984 .
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      Extent: 85 min.p.
      Description: Colour
      Series: form y separately published work icon The 'Alvin Purple' Films Australia : 1973-1984 7579192 1973 series - publisher film/TV

      A series of films centring on Alvin Purple and, later, his son Melvin, who share the trait of being irresistible to women.

      Alvin Purple and Alvin Rides Again were made back-to-back and by the same creative team: Melvin, Son of Alvin was made significantly later with a different writer and director.

      Number in series: 3
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