[2] There were two main components of the film: 1) 'Evolution of a Waltz' - a musical presentation with Hamilton Webber and the State Orchestra illustrating the evolution of the waltz from the age of Mozart to Irving Berlin 2) 'Nautical Nonsense' - a musical comedy revue, featuring several Australian variety stars including There were also appearances by Emanel Aarons at the grand organ and an adagio dance by the Orlandos.

[4] The movie was made in two weeks in a local showground because Charles Chauvel was using Cinesound's studio for a film.

Talk of winning success in oversea markets will remain so much beating of empty air as long as producers continue to give text and narrative value last place in their attention, instead of putting these matters first.

[7]"It is difficult to believe that Cinesound Varieties comes from the same studio as The Silence of Dean Maitland - if it did," said the reviewer from The Argus.

"[8] "A sadly overdressed musical revue which has inherited all the evils the talkies were ever heir to, except the American slang," said The Advertiser.