History of Australian Cinema

A three-part series looking at the early years of the film industry and motion pictures in Australia.

The Pictures That Moved (1896–1920)

Featuring The Kelly Gang. This moves through news reels, ethnographic and actuality films to 1920. Features Robbery Under Arms and The Sentimental Bloke.

The Passionate Industry (1920–1930)

A decade of feverish activity in the film industry in Australia, when over 100 feature films were made. Fewer than thirty survive today. Features Dad and Dave.

Now You're Talking (1930–1940)

The emergence of screen-acting talents like Errol Flynn and Peter Finch, and Charles Chauvel made Forty Thousand Horsemen. Features RoyRene – 'Mo'.