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Classic adaptation of C.J. Dennis’ verse narrative of life in inner Sydney in the 1910s, rich in incident but centring on the romance and marriage of the Bloke and Doreen. Filmed on location in Sydney’s Woolloomooloo and the Hornsby Valley (the orchard scene), it was ahead of its time in the naturalness of the performances from a carefully chosen cast. Starring Arthur Tauchert, Lottie Lyell and Gilbert Emery.
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In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323662
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)