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Australian Fox Movietone newsreels - Distribution: These reels were shown in dedicated newsreel theatrettes and as pre-feature entertainment in major cinema chains. - Pictured 1935 title logo - 35mm Nitrate.

Iconic Voices: From 1935, the Australian Fox Movietone newsreels were voiced by the famous radio entertainer Jack Davey.

In 1935, Fox Movietone News was a dominant force in Australian newsreel theatrettes, having established the first sound newsreel in the country. The newsreels were a staple of cinema entertainment, featuring a mix of international and local Australian stories.

Key Aspects of Movietone in 1935: Voice of Australia: Movietone produced a dedicated Australian edition that competed directly with Cinesound Review, often featuring coverage of major events, sports, and natural disasters.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -