A random list of nothing in particular, part 4

1. Myndell Louis (1931–1932)

15 min | Music

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A music show aired in a 15-minute time-slot on mechanical television. Australian-born Myndell Louis was a soprano who spent years in the US. Like virtually all 1930s television, it aired without commercials. The resolution was 60 lines.

Star: Myndell Louis

2. The Five Mile Dream (1958)

10 min | Documentary, Short

The construction of the Mackinac Bridge.

Star: Lowell Thomas

3. The Way We Live (1959)

54 min | Documentary

A film created to encourage British people to move to Australia. Includes scenes of recreation, industry, housing, etc.

Director: John Gray

4. Brisbane City in the Sun (1954)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A short documentary (in colour) showing the sights of Brisbane. Particular emphasis is given on recreational activities.

Director: Hugh McInnes

5. Heartbeat (1957)

2 min | Short, Drama

Theatrically released public service announcement. A couple are enjoying drinks while listening to a jazz band. But tragedy strikes when they go for a drive.

Director: John Gray | Star: Frank Semple

6. From Orchard to Can (1949)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about fruit growing and canning in Australia.

Director: Geoffrey Powell

7. In a Manner of Speaking (1952)

11 min | Short, Drama

Training film on correct use of the telephone.

Director: Colin Dean | Star: Allan Ashbolt

8. Unit Beat Policing (1968)

22 min | Short, Drama

6.5

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Instructional film about unit beat policing, depicting a fictional crime being investigated.

Director: Colin Leighton

Votes: 8

9. The All-Rounder (1958)

2 min | Documentary, Short

A theatrically released public service announcement, informing us that being a good all-rounder is important in both cricket and driving.

Star: Richie Benaud

10. Building a Brick House (1946)

11 min | Documentary, Short

Instructional film for people intending to enter the building trade. Shows the construction of a brick house from start to finish.

Director: Eric Thompson

11. Dead on Their Feet (1958)

2 min | Documentary, Short

Public service announcement about safely crossing the street.

Star: Jack Davey

12. Power from the Snow (1955)

10 min | Documentary, Short

Add a Plot

Director: Gunnar Isaacson | Star: Robert Gordon Menzies

13. Steady as She Goes (1949)

9 min | Documentary, Short

Add a Plot

Director: John Kingsford-Smith | Star: Howard Craven

14. Our Policemen (1952)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A classroom film for children aged 6 to 8 years, about the work of a policeman.

Director: Joan Long

15. Our Firemen (1951)

8 min | Documentary, Short

A classroom film for children between the ages of 6 and 8 years. Shows the inside of a fire station, and firemen fighting a fire.

Director: Joan Long

16. Two Wheel Worship (1959)

10 min | Short

Instructional film on motorcycle safety.

Director: Ralph Peterson

17. A Day at the Zoo (1956)

10 min | Documentary, Short

Two children and their mother visit Sydney's Taronga Park Zoo.

Director: Malcolm Otton

18. Sixty Years of Fashion (1960)

18 min | Documentary, Short

The history of British fashion from the late-1890s to 1960.

Director: Sam Napier-Bell

19. Challenge for a Lifetime (1975)

24 min | Short

Police recruitment film.

Director: Jonathan Ingrams | Star: Philip James

20. Life in Australia: Hobart (1966)

20 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary showing scenes of life in Hobart, Tasmania.

Director: Don Anderson

21. The Derwent Valley (1953)

10 min | Documentary, Short

Documentary with scenes of Tasmania.

Director: Malcolm Otton

22. Half a Pint of Milk (1952)

17 min | Documentary, Short

Educational film for children, about dairy farming.

Director: Malcolm Otton

23. Everybody Work, Everybody Help (1952)

14 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about G.V. Brooks Community School at Newnham, Tasmania.

Directors: Lloyd Chappell, Malcolm Otton

24. Henry Shoobridge, Hop-Grower (1952)

14 min | Documentary, Short

Hop farming in Tasmania.

Director: Malcolm Otton | Star: Henry Shoobridge

25. A Day at the Beach (1956)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A classroom film for children aged 6 to 8 years. A family enjoys their visit to the beach.

Director: Malcolm Otton

26. Daily Miracle (1963)

14 min | Documentary, Short

Documentary about the making of a newspaper.

Director: Brian Merrett

27. Appointment in Launceston (1960)

10 min | Short

Travelogue (with a paper-thin plot) showing Launceston in Tasmania.

Stars: John Carnell, Helen Plummer

28. Look at Life: Ups and Downs (1964)

9 min | Documentary, Short

6.3

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A short documentary about demolition work.

Star: Tim Turner

Votes: 8

29. Look at Life: Tulip Town (1961)

9 min | Documentary, Short

6.1

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Tulip farming in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Scenes of the Flower Parade.

Star: Tony Bilbow

Votes: 12

30. Look at Life: Making a Meal of It (1960)

9 min | Documentary, Short

A look into canning food, and freeze-drying food.

31. The Country Look (1971 TV Short)

3 min | Short

This short was produced to show British fashions.

32. Passport to Progress (1957)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about how migrants are important to the future of Australia.

Director: Peter Dimond | Star: Owen Weingott

33. Impatient Mr. Hyde (1957)

2 min | Short

A short film reminding drivers to be patient while driving.

Director: Peter Hamilton

34. Learn to Live (1954)

19 min | Documentary, Short

A documentary about a program of adult education in Tasmania.

Director: Norman Laird | Star: John Hughes

35. Look at Life: Follow the Stars (1959)

10 min | Documentary, Short

A look into both astronomy and astrology.

Star: E.V.H. Emmett

36. The Enchanted Lake (1963 TV Movie)

30 min

An ice ballet fantasy featuring strange bird-like creatures. Performed at St. Moritz Ice Palais in Melbourne, Australia.

Stars: Pat Argue, Wayne Caldwell, Enid Campbell, William Cherrell

37. Look at Life: A Car Is Born (1959)

9 min | Documentary, Short

6.3

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A documentary looking into cars, with several different models shown. Cars are shown being tested on proving grounds. There is also a brief look into seat belts, and a look into car racing.

Stars: Bill Hartley, Frederick Gordon-Lennox, Giovanni Michelotti, Professor Goodhart

Votes: 11