Concerns two poverty-stricken women, Mrs Clancy and Mrs Parsons, living in Melbourne during the depression. Mrs Clancy owns a good bedspread, her pride and joy. Mrs Parsons asks to borrow the bedspread in preparation for a visit by a specialist to her sick daughter. This small incident becomes the focal point of the day. Cast includes Janet Robertson, Moira Claux and Kim Deacon. Based on a short story by Iris Simmons.
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ACMI Identifier
320072
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Depressions - 1929
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Economic conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation