---
title: "Show Business"
year: 1938
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/show-business-1938"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 370126
imdb_id: "tt0122254"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 10.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Show Business (1938) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/show-business-1938

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two brothers chase a scheming starlet, borrowing a fortune for their own productions."

### Why Watch
- Shows early Australian musical filmmaking
- Features a classic love‑triangle comedy plot
- Historical interest as a largely lost 1930s film

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only fragments survive, so full viewing may be impossible
- Production values reflect modest 1930s budget
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted musical romance with period‑specific humor, suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, comedy, romantic, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/show-business-1938#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: A.R. Harwood
- **Networks / Studios**: New Era Film Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jimmy McMahon** as *Wally Winter*
- **Johnny Barrington** as *Bill Winter*
- **Bert Matthews** as *Cogs*
- **Joyce Hunt** as *Nina Bellamy*
- **Fred Tupper** as *Fred Hamilton*
- **Chick Arnold** as *Red*
- **Guy Hastings** as *Sir James Winter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Show Business belong to?
Show Business is a musical comedy romance produced in Australia in 1938.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by A. R. Harwood.

### Q: Is the film fully preserved?
It is considered substantially lost, with only rushes from a single minor scene remaining.

### Q: 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.

### Q: When was Show Business released?
It was released in 1938, with an Australian release date of 8 July 1938.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Show Business — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/370126)
- [Show Business (1938 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show_Business_(1938_film))
- [Show Business (1938)](https://www.sms.cz/film/show-business-1938)
- [Show Business (1938) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/show-business-1938)
- [Show Business (2017) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/495547-show-business/prehled/)

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