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The Flying Doctor: ballroom scene

1936

The Flying Doctor: ballroom scene

1936

  • NFSA IDZ3N04RET
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormFeature Film
  • Duration1 hr, 24 mins
  • Year1936

A ballroom scene required for the film brought a a touch of style into the production. A number of high Sydney socialites were given roles as extras for the day's filming which must have been unusual to be dressed in evening wear at 10am! Appearing in the scene was the Frank Coughlan Band which would later become the famous Trocadero Orchestra. Coughlan is often recognised as being one of the most influential musicians in the development of jazz in Australia.

A ballroom scene required for the film brought a a touch of style into the production. A number of high Sydney socialites were given roles as extras for the day's filming which must have been unusual to be dressed in evening wear at 10am! Appearing in the scene was the Frank Coughlan Band which would later become the famous Trocadero Orchestra. Coughlan is often recognised as being one of the most influential musicians in the development of jazz in Australia.

  • Director
    Miles Mander
    Actors
    Charles Farrell, Mary Maguire and James Raglan
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