What is Show Business?
Show Business is a film first released in 1938. Catalogued under Music, Comedy, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1938
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 7, 1938
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- New Era Film Productions
- Genres
- Music, Comedy, Romance
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Show Business is a film first released in 1938. Catalogued under Music, Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by New Era Film Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers chase a scheming starlet, borrowing a fortune for their own productions.”
- Shows early Australian musical filmmaking
- Features a classic love‑triangle comedy plot
- Historical interest as a largely lost 1930s film
- Only fragments survive, so full viewing may be impossible
- Production values reflect modest 1930s budget
Watch it if you enjoy vintage Australian musical comedies and film‑history curiosities.
The film is a light‑hearted musical romance with period‑specific humor, suitable for general audiences.
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What genre does Show Business belong to?
Show Business is a musical comedy romance produced in Australia in 1938.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by A. R. Harwood.
Is the film fully preserved?
It is considered substantially lost, with only rushes from a single minor scene remaining.
Who are the principal cast members?
The film stars Bert Matthews and includes actors such as Chick Arnold, John Barrington, Guy Hastings, and Joyce Hunt.
When was Show Business released?
It was released in 1938, with an Australian release date of 8 July 1938.