The Cavity caper

A dramatisation for children on the subject of dental care, in which Big Al and Louis try to outwit Kev Casual, but the Tooth Fairy comes to the rescue. The Army is also brought into the fight against plaque No other credits available. Cast includes Colin Friels. Suitable for upper primary level.

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Credits

production company

Newfilms

South Australian Film Corporation

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

012858

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental care

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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Australia, 1979

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