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All set backstage

Australia, 1976
film

The name of J.C. Williamson has long been associated with the theatre in Australia. In an early Paul Cox short film, he takes an historical look at J.C. Willi..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Australia Council archival film series: on stage

Australia, 1994
Similarity: 72%

Theatre: getting your act together

Australia, 1982
Similarity: 71%

Voices on the Page: David Williamson (Captioned)

Australia, 1989
Similarity: 71%

Behind the big top

Australia, 1948
Similarity: 70%

Voices on the Page: David Williamson

Australia, 1986
Similarity: 70%

Australian playwrights speak

Australia, 1986
Similarity: 70%

Forgotten Cinema

Australia, 1967
Similarity: 70%

The Players

Canada, 1974
Similarity: 70%

John Morrison

Australia, 1988
Similarity: 70%

Vaudeville

Australia, 1995
Similarity: 70%

Night out

Australia, 1989
Similarity: 70%

On tour with the Arts Council

Australia, 1962
Similarity: 70%

Harry Jacobs & His Palais Pictures Orchestra

Australia, 1928
Similarity: 69%

Backdrop for a play

Australia, 1968
Similarity: 69%

Poor Man's Cinema

Australia, 1985
Similarity: 69%

Australian diary. No. 087

Australia, 1956
Similarity: 69%

The Jolly Jumbuck

Australia, 1977
Similarity: 69%

Australia today

Australia, 1963
Similarity: 69%
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