Summary A comprehensive overview of a fascinating decade in the history of Melbourne and its environs, and a tribute to the many filmmakers who recorded the major - and minor - events which occurred in Australia's southern capital during the 1950s. The story of this overlooked era is told through clips from an astonishing range of films - newsreels, documentaries, travelogues, advertisements, home movies, dramatic features and short subjects - with detailed commentary by Melbourne broadcaster Paul Higgins. View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Ken Berryman
Stars : William Boyd Paul Higgins Henry Bolte John Cain
Genres : History Sport Documentary News
Release date : Feb 6, 1998
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : NFSA - Catalogue Entry NFSA - Media Grabs
Language : English
Filming locations : Melbourne, Australia
Production companies : NFSA National Film & Sound Archive of Australia National Film & Sound Archives
Summary A comprehensive overview of a fascinating decade in the history of Melbourne and its environs, and a tribute to the many filmmakers who recorded the major - and minor - events which occurred in Australia's southern capital during the 1950s. The story of this overlooked era is told through clips from an astonishing range of films - newsreels, documentaries, travelogues, advertisements, home movies, dramatic features and short subjects - with detailed commentary by Melbourne broadcaster Paul Higgins. View more details
Genres : History Sport Documentary News
Release date : Feb 6, 1998
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : NFSA - Catalogue Entry NFSA - Media Grabs
Language : English
Filming locations : Melbourne, Australia
Production companies : NFSA National Film & Sound Archive of Australia National Film & Sound Archives
