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Paddington Lace

1970

Paddington Lace

1970

  • NFSA IDQY4R1JP8
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormDocumentary
  • Year1970

Paddington is one of Sydney's oldest suburbs. It has developed in a similiar way to New York's Greenwich Village or London's Chelsea and in 1970 became Sydney's artist colony.

This drama captures the essence of Paddington in those days, with footage of the Victorian-style architecture and a depiction of the sort of people who lived in Paddington at that time – its heyday as a bohemian arts community.

Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1970. Directed by Chris McCullough. Film Australia Collection © NFSA

Notes by Beth Taylor

Paddington is one of Sydney's oldest suburbs. It has developed in a similiar way to New York's Greenwich Village or London's Chelsea and in 1970 became Sydney's artist colony.

This drama captures the essence of Paddington in those days, with footage of the Victorian-style architecture and a depiction of the sort of people who lived in Paddington at that time – its heyday as a bohemian arts community.

Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1970. Directed by Chris McCullough. Film Australia Collection © NFSA

Notes by Beth Taylor

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