It continued the traditions of the pre-war Polish Telegraphic Agency, and in Communist Poland was often used as a propaganda tool.
The chronicle presented current events, economy, sports and culture news, commentaries and opinion journalism, also entertainment like private life of Irena Szewińska.
In few selected cases the chronicle presented news from outside of Poland but this was rare as it concentrated on domestic issues.
The first editor-in-chief of the Polish Film Chronicle was Jerzy Bossak, and among its speakers were such renowned actors such as Władysław Hańcza and Andrzej Łapicki.
Warsaw's Documentary and Feature Film Studio still exists and continues to make newsreels.