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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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323951
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Captioned
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)