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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.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324047
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation