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
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 films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community organization
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)