July 1919 would see performances in Film The ship SS Ventura sailed from San Francisco and arrived in Sydney on September 2, 1919. The ship carried four talented movie personalities recruited by Snowy Baker and approved by E. J. Carroll. Their mission was simple: They went to work immediately, starting with research and determining locations to shoot films. The fruits of their collaboration resulted in a trio of films. The first film was The Man from Kangaroo, released in Australia on January 24, 1920. The film featured Snowy Baker, directed by Wilfred Lucas and written by Bess Meredyth. This is the only movie of the Lucas trio to survive and is available on YouTube. The Shadow of Lighting Ridge The second film of the American troupe was The Shadow of Lightning Ridge released in Australia on April 3, 1920. The feature starred Snowy Baker, was directed by Wilfred Lucas, and written by Bess Meredyth. The film was well received in Australia and successful at the box office. The Australian media claimed Wilfred Lucas had trouble finding a suitable actress to play the part of They claimed he even held up production until they found the right candidate. Then — Being cast for the character of provided the vehicle for Bernice Vert's first appearance in the film. Bernice Vert also chose a new film moniker: Bernice Vere. The Australian Leader reported, Bernice would continue to use that cognomen whenever she appeared in Australian movies. She reverted to using her real name, Bernice Vert, in the 1928 American production of In the May 16, 1920, issue of Sunday Times, the reviewer observed: A reviewer for the April 15, 1920, issue of The Bulletin wrote: Since Bernice was an experienced stage actress, her acting impressed the right people. They immediately signed her to a 12-month contract. The Jackeroo of Coolabong The American troupe's third and final film was The Jackeroo of Coolabong, released in Australia on October 16, 1920. The feature starred Snowy Baker, was directed by Wilfred Lucas, and written by Bess Meredyth. The film featured Snowy Baker as Brian O'Farrell, Kathleen Key as Edith MacDonald, Wilfred Lucas as John MacDonald and Bernice Vere as The Moll. Lucas also added Bert Glennon as a co-director and Dudley Blanchard as a film editor. None of these additions were native Australians. The film was well received in Australia and successful at the box office.