Kokoda front line! (Cinesound Review No 568) Accession Number: F01582

Description

The Academy Awarding winning film by Damien Parer, Department of Information and Ken G Hall of Cinesound Productions. Introduction and conclusion to the film features Damien Parer talking to camera. (See also F01212 for unedited Department of Information footage and dope sheets).

Details

Accession Number
F01582
Producer
Kenneth George Hall AO, OBE
Classification
Film
Object Type
Newsreel
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 8' 43" Duration
Footage: 782 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
18 September 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Parent
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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