Postcard from Perth

Australia, 1954

Film
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Perth, far removed from the main centres of Austraian life and industry, is a quiet and peaceful city [1954]. Folks relax and do not seem to hurry. This film reflects somewhat, the leisure and and activities of the people of Perth in the 1950s.

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Credits

director

Shan Benson

producer

Eric Thompson

production company

Australian National Film Board

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1954

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

308510

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

Wikidata

Q120303628

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