Let's look at radio: glimpses of programmes and personalities in the radio world

Australia, 1951

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Gives glimpses of many of the best known radio entertainers in Australia and of popular programs being rehearsed and broadcast. The film emphasises that commercial broadcasting stations provide an entertainment service that is popular with the person in the street. it also shows how they provide the community with other services such as flood and fire warnings in country districts, police messages etc. Commentary: Jack Davey

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Credits

director

James Pearson

production company

Australian Federation of Commercial Broadcasting Stations

Duration

00:11:05:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1951

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

322032

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Davey, Jack

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Entertainers

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio - History

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio broadcasting - Australia

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio programs - Australia - History

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio stations - Australia

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community organization

History → History

Music & Performing Arts → Entertainers

People → Davey, Jack

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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