TAGGED: 1950s
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Stephen Kinnane tells the story behind the human rights award-winning documentary about the Coolbaroo League.

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The NFSA has restored four landmark films by Italian-Australian filmmaker Giorgio Mangiamele – Il Contratto (1953), The Spag (1962), Ninety Nine Per Cent (1963) and Clay (1965).

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The live concert recording Horrie Dargie Concert received Australia’s first gold record when it sold 75,000 copies.

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‘The Drover’s Dream’ was the A-side on the first 10” 78 disc released by Australian revivalist bush band the Bushwhackers.

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This selection of Australian daybill posters for classic UK and Hollywood films represents the diverse talents and achievements of Australian creatives overseas.

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Ned and Joe enact revenge on their traitorous friend Aaron Sherritt. 

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On the Beach (Stanley Kramer, USA, 1959): Starring John Meillon (1934–1989), b.

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Some Like it Hot (Billy Wilder, US, 1959): Costume design by Orry-Kelly (1897–1964), b.

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The Long Arm (Charles Frend, UK, 1956): Starring Dorothy Alison (1925–1992), b.

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Alexander the Great (Robert Rossen, USA, 1956): Cinematography by Ro