The day has been declared ‘a lawless day’. The film follows a couple through this theoretical day as they leave home to do some quiet shopping and participate in a game of rugby football. As they move through the chaos which the experiment brings, the young viewer is shown the advantages of laws and rules for traffic, consumer affairs and sport. Cast includes: Ross Jolly, Ginette McDonald, John Banas, Keith Aberdeen.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015407
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Consumer protection
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Traffic regulations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Consumer protection
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social values
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociological jurisprudence
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)