Cyril P. Callister called Vegemite, first sold by Fred Walker & Co in 1923. Working from the details of a James L. Kraft patent, Callister was successful in producing processed cheese. The Walker Company negotiated a deal for the rights to manufacture the product, and in 1926, the Kraft Walker Cheese Company Ltd was established. Callister was appointed chief scientist and production superintendent of the new company. Between 1919 and 1927 he had 3 children (two boys and a girl) named Ian, Bill and Jean. They were the original vegemite kids. During World War II Ian unfortunately died Callister got his Doctorate from
Down to the Sea in Ships (1922 film) the Olympia Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was in general distribution from March 4, 1923. It was very popular with audiences, playing for 22 weeks straight in New York City. Critics gave it low marks, but several went out of their way to praise Bow's performance. The film's title was used for, but was not related to, a film by Twentieth Century Fox in 1948 and released in 1949. The 1949 version was directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore and Dean Stockwell. Down to the Sea in Ships (1922 film) Down to the Sea in Ships