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23/08/2005: "RON ISBELL as Captain C.Weed (an underwater comedy film)."

The idea was sparked during a dive trip aboard Sea Hunt with Captain Ron Isbell remembering his pioneering days underwater when equipment had to be home made.

Inspiration for a comedy film was Pete Smith short films - once screened in cinemas as supporting black and white comedies.

The original version premiered at an Oceans festival, Melbourne and 'brought the house down' with laughter. About 1,000 were in attendance.

On film Captain C.Weed did some amazing stunts. Trick photography, camera running backwards. Now a bit corny, but all original.

A shorter version appeared in Australian Seafari always being very popular with all ages.