They found a cave; Waxworks (Captioned)

Australia, 1962

Film
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They found a cave: Four English orphans migrate to Tasmania under the care of their Aunt. Their Aunt becomes sick and is hospitalised, leaving the children to seek refuge in a secret cave. Excitement follows the children as they face danger and adventure in the rugged terrain before they are finally reunited with their Aunt. Based on the novel by Nan Chauncy. “Waxworks”: A short tale about children lost in a waxworks museum “House of Horrors”.

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Credits

director

Andrew Steane

producer

Charles E. Wolnizer

production company

Australian Council for Children's Film and Television

Duration

01:15:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1962

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323951

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Sound/audio

Captioned

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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