Stop Laughing This is Serious explores the comedy of our past. From “Dad ‘n’ Dave” to “Crocodile Dundee”, the distinct Australian humour is reviewed on film. “Hooray for the Radio” follows the development of the radio world through the unique Australian voice. “The Other Film Industry” explores the important role of the documentary in recording events and images as they were. “You gotta be kidding” is a delightful review of film and radio from a child’s eye. Watch for “Kid’s Stakes”, “Bush Christmas”, “Storm Boy” and others.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324292
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Australia
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Radio broadcasting - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan