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The Pictures That Moved: Australian Cinema 1896-1920

The Pictures That Moved: Australian Cinema 1896-1920

Genres

Documentary

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Part 1 of the History of Australian Cinema series. Australian cinema from the very beginning, from the newsreels, ethnographic and actuality films, to the controversy of "The Story of the Kelly Gang" and the success of "The Sentimental Bloke".

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1968

Country

Australia

Cast

Reg Perry

Reg Perry

Himself

Herc McIntyre

Herc McIntyre

Himself

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