A sophisticated view of Melbourne taking in its gardens, shops, theatres, restaurants, nightclubs and discotheques. Sporting activities include a race meeting, a football match, and water sports. Highlights Melbourne’s annual Moombe Festival and includes scenes at Montsalvat.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322175
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Montsalvat (Vic.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Australian football
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation