Malcolm Otton

Production

Malcolm Otton

Born

1917-05-24 (109)

Place of birth

Devon, England, UK

Known for

Production

Credits

14 titles

Known for

Behind the camera

Incredible Floridas poster
4.7

This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for woodwind, percussion and strings which he titled “Incredible Floridas."

Incredible Floridas

1972

Paper Run poster
NR

A panorama of scenic beauty unfolds as the newspaper delivery man works his run along Sydney's northern beaches of Newport and the Palm Beach area.

Paper Run

1956

3 Directions in Australian Pop Music poster
7.0

This short documentary showcases three Australian music acts—Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, and the Indelible Murtceps—each performing live as examples of distinct directions in the country’s early 1970s pop scene.

3 Directions in Australian Pop Music

1972

The Case For Books poster
NR

This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied resources and examples of State, University, special and public services suggesting their value in meeting needs for information at all levels. The library movement has become a vital part of Australian life. How libraries have fitted into society all over Australia, from the bustle of Sydney's Kings Cross to the remote outback.

The Case For Books

1966

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NR

Documentary with scenes of Tasmania.

The Derwent Valley

1953

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Educational film showing scenes in Tasmania. Tourist attractions are shown, as well as scenes of farming and local industries.

The Bass Highway Part 4

1953

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NR

A classroom film about the Tasman Peninsula. Natural scenery and historical landmarks are shown.

Tasman Peninsula

1953

No artwork available
NR

Educational short film showing various locations in Tasmania. Includes scenes of farming, as well as scenes of transport.

The Bass Highway Part 2

1953

No artwork available
NR

Hop farming in Tasmania.

Henry Shoobridge, Hop-Grower

1952

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NR

Educational film showing locations in Tasmania. Includes scenes of local businesses and scenes of land being cleared for new farms.

The Bass Highway Part 5

1953

No artwork available
NR

Educational film showing scenes in Tasmania, in the towns along the Bass Highway. It shows recreation activities and some of the industries.

The Bass Highway Part 3

1953

No artwork available
NR

Educational film for children, about dairy farming.

Half a Pint of Milk

1952

No artwork available
NR

This educational short film shows various towns in Tasmania along the Bass Highway. Farms are shown, and there is also a look at some historic houses.

The Bass Highway Part 1

1953

No artwork available
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A documentary about G.V. Brooks Community School at Newnham, Tasmania.

Everybody Work, Everybody Help

1952