Moresby Under the Blitz (1942)
This Damien Parer/Ken Hall newsreel was shot at a time remembered as the dark days to Australia's north, with the Japanese still strong and threatening Port Moresby with air raids. The air battle for Port Moresby was a critical time for Australia. From this larger battle the newsreel selects a number of incidents for the visual record, as it looks at the damage to buildings in Port Moresby, the crash landing of an American bomber which had lost its undercarriage, and the sinking of the merchant vessel, the Macdhui, in Port Moresby harbour.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: July 31, 1942
Cinematography: Damien Parer
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moresby Under the Blitz about?
- This Damien Parer/Ken Hall newsreel was shot at a time remembered as the dark days to Australia's north, with the Japanese still strong and threatening Port Moresby with air raids. The air battle for Port Moresby was a critical time for Australia. From this larger battle the newsreel selects a number of incidents for the visual record, as it looks at the damage to buildings in Port Moresby, the crash landing of an American bomber which had lost its undercarriage, and the sinking of the merchant vessel, the Macdhui, in Port Moresby harbour.
- Who directed Moresby Under the Blitz?
- Moresby Under the Blitz was directed by Ken G. Hall.
- How long is Moresby Under the Blitz?
- Moresby Under the Blitz has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Moresby Under the Blitz?
- Moresby Under the Blitz is a Documentary film.
- Where was Moresby Under the Blitz produced?
- Moresby Under the Blitz was produced in Australia.