# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A spirited tale of a bush family navigating urban schemes and rivalries in the big smoke. 

Join us for a post-screening discussion about the film’s history with Friends of the NFSA President Ray Edmondson and film historian and distributor Andrew Pike OAM.
 
ABOUT THE FILM:
Country farmer Dad Rudd (Bert Bailey) inherits a struggling women’s fashion store in Sydney and uproots his family from the bush to the city. While Dad and his son Dave (Fred MacDonald) struggle to adjust to city life, he puts his capable daughter Jill in charge of the business. As she modernises the store and prepares a major fashion show, a rival shop owner resorts to dirty tricks from to bring the family down.

Dad and Dave Come to Town reflects director Ken G. Hall’s conviction that comedy could offer reassurance during economic hardship.

1938 | G | 97 mins | D: Ken G Hall

The $8 Collection Selection series is presented in partnership with Friends of the NFSA.

Presented on 35mm film prints from the NFSA collection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/dad-and-dave-come-to-town-35mm-qanda/200030494764432
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, fashion, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
- **lat**: -35.28295
- **long**: 149.12231
- **full address**: Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A being held?
  - **A:** Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A?
  - **A:** Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A is organized by NFSA Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dad and Dave Come to Town (35mm) + Q&A sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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