A collection of late 1940s songs with nostalgic visuals of the “good old times” and big band music. Songs include ‘Take me out to the ballgame’ (Men and Maids of Melody), ‘The sidewalks of New York’ (Michael Bartlett) and ‘In the good old summertime’ (Men and Maids of Melody).
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ACMI Identifier
313848
Language
English
Subject categories
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nostalgia
Music & Performing Arts → Big band music
Music & Performing Arts → Songs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)