When Charles Farrell came to Australia in 1936 to appear in The Flying Doctor, he brought with him a touch of Hollywood glamour and the aura of a big-name star.

Meet the Australian star who worked opposite Clark Gable, Greta Garbo and the Marx Brothers in 1930s Hollywood – Caesar, the Alsatian dog from Belka, WA.

Marking the 80th anniversary of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn.

The NFSA has restored three silent films starring Snowy Baker - Australian Olympian, filmmaker and trainer of Hollywood stars.

On her birthday, we share images of Merle Oberon from the NFSA's Taussig Film Stills Collection. Publicity for the Hollywood star always claimed she was born in Tasmania but a different story emerged after her death.

Canadian-American silent film star Mary Pickford was one of the world’s most popular movie stars during the First World War.

Rupert Kathner (Ben Mendelsohn) announces his filmmaking vision: a projector atop the tallest city building screening his movies on white clouds in the sky, the entire world his audience.

Rupert Kathner (Ben Mendelsohn) is having trouble selling his film to production houses.

Debbie Reynolds dances with Mike 'Shirley Temple' Williams, floor manager, followed by an interview with presenter Mike Walsh, in this 1979 episode of the Australian program.

Debbie Reynolds performs 'Gee, But It's Good to Be Here' (from the musical HAPPY HUNTING) on THE MIKE WALSH SHOW episode 9190, broadcast on 13 November 1979.