How Did John Gorton Influence Film Makers

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By the 1950s most Australian cities and suburbs had access to a picture theatre. Going to the ‘flicks’ was a popular pastime for people of all ages or generations.

Development and changes started happening during 1954 when the first drive-in cinema opened in Melbourne. The most significant change for the Australian film industry was the rise of television from 1956.

Families were able to stay at home to watch entertainment, leaving many suburban theatres to close down by the end of the decade.

John Gorton who was Liberal Prime Minister at the time was responsible for saving the Australia film industry. Gorton was an influence to film makers, when he introduced Film Development Corporation and Nation Film and Television Training School.