Goldtown (1949)

Much of the romance associated with the development of the gold industry is to be found at Kalgoorlie on the golden mile, that rich strip of Western Australian territory. This film illustrates life in the town and the work of the miners: the school of mining, the vast store of mining tradition, the old-time prospectors who still search the surrounding countryside for new and fabulous strikes. It takes the viewer underground, deep into the galleries where the gold holding rock is blasted out, and shows the intricate business of separating the valuable metal from the rock that is undertaken on the surface.

Director: R. Maslyn Williams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Production: Australian National Film Board
Country: Australia, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goldtown about?
Much of the romance associated with the development of the gold industry is to be found at Kalgoorlie on the golden mile, that rich strip of Western Australian territory. This film illustrates life in the town and the work of the miners: the school of mining, the vast store of mining tradition, the old-time prospectors who still search the surrounding countryside for new and fabulous strikes. It takes the viewer underground, deep into the galleries where the gold holding rock is blasted out, and shows the intricate business of separating the valuable metal from the rock that is undertaken on the surface.
Who directed Goldtown?
Goldtown was directed by R. Maslyn Williams.
How long is Goldtown?
Goldtown has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Goldtown?
Goldtown is a Documentary film.
Where was Goldtown produced?
Goldtown was produced in Australia, United States of America.