Name: On Our Selection
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1932-07-21
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Bert Bailey, Fred MacDonald, Alfreda Bevan

Humour has moved on since the 30s, but this has its moments

This was not the first film version of Steele Rudd's popular book, but it was the most successful. It was particularly based on Bert Bailey's popular stage play version of the book. Bailey co-wrote the script with Hall and starred in the film. The film was the most successful Australian film up to that time, and enabled Hall to make a dozen other films over the next 15 years, including three Dad and Dave sequels.

Unfortunately the print available on Youtube is very fuzzy, which detracts from the experience today - I'd like to see a clearer version. The film also suffers from 1930s 'stageyness', perhaps because of Bailey's stage experience with the play.

However, parts of the film are comical and there are some very witty quips. Bailey is the best as Dad, Fred MacDonald overplays Dave as a retarded yokel, and the other characters are a mixed bag. It's good to see this as an important film and story in Australia's film development, but, like many films of the era, it doesn't really stand up as entertainment now. Ken Hall's movies got much better, but On Our Selection was the film that got him started.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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