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Tagged: early Australian film

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Sir Donald Bradman: Silver Screen Sportstar
Sir Donald Bradman is recognised internationally as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, but did you know he also briefly acted in a movie?
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For the Term of His Natural Life
NFSA Historian Graham Shirley recalls the restoration of 'For the Term of His Natural Life' (1927).
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The Sentimental Bloke
NFSA historian Graham Shirley gave a speech at the Powerhouse Museum about the NFSA's role in finding, restoring and preserving the classic Australian film.
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The Story of the Kelly Gang
Sally Jackson and Graham Shirley describe the restoration of the landmark 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' (1906).
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Musical accompaniment in For the Term of His Natural Life
Today Australian film music encompasses many styles and approaches. Technological advances in multitrack recording, synchronisation, and developments in digital production, distribution and reception...
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The Far Paradise: 'Have you no justice?'
A year after Cherry Carson (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) and her father (Gaston Mervale) have hidden at a remote farm, Peter Lawton (Paul Longuet) tracks her down. Peter is aghast at...
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The Far Paradise: 'The Social Whirl'
Cherry Carson (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) and James Carson (Gaston Mervale) arrive at a society masked ball. Carson’s business partner Karl Rossi (Arthur McLaglen) keeps an eye on...
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The Far Paradise: 'The missing letter'
At breakfast, James Carson (Gaston Mervale) conceals a letter addressed to his daughter Cherry (Isable McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) before claiming that no letters have arrived for her. Note...
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The Cheaters: 'There is no excuse'
Paula Marsh’s (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) attempt to rob the Travers family safe is interrupted by the arrival of Lee Travers (Josef Bambach). Summary by Graham Shirley
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The Cheaters: 'Clever Fingers'
Paula Marsh (Isabel McDonagh billed as 'Marie Lorraine’) returns to her father (Arthur Greenaway) after stealing from a jewellery store owned by John Travers (John Faulkner). Paula voices doubts...
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