Historical information

A film of the 1959 rehearsal for Junior Legatee Demonstration at Melbourne Olympic Swimming Stadium. The commentary notes how the fitness programmes avoided bad posture which would 'lead to a loss of confidence in a sensitive child' and helped them to avoid 'falling into bad company and delinquency.'
It also noted the 'wise counsel' given to their mothers by Legatees and details the assistance available from Legacy to 9,000 fatherless families in Victoria alone. There are synchronised exercises, judo demonstrations, mass marching, girls creative dancing and a final tableau in readiness for two night's public performances.
It is in black and white and last 14 mins, 16mm B/W, Sound.
This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.

Significance

A visual record of the numbers of children cared for by Melbourne Legacy and the activities organised for them.

Physical description

Large circular case with semi fitted reel inside. Film is approx. 550 feet, 16mm. Note loose inside case. Two stickers on the lid. Tape scattered around the edge of the lid.

Inscriptions & markings

Front stickers: CINE SERVICE PTY. LTD. / 368 Post Office Place Melbourne / TITLE DEMO (1959)
COPY / No 1 / LENGTH 1000' REEL 1ofl. / It is stressed that the film should be used in a Class project using a 1,000 Watt lamp with a trained Operator handling the machine.
Handwritten note: Demo Rehearsal. Film Damaged
Other side printed: MELBOURNE LEGACY "Lest We Forget"