A film biography of Eileen Joyce, the celebrated Australian pianist concentrating on her childhood in the Tasmanian bush and the Kalgoorlie goldfields. Opening and closing scenes show the pianist herself performing at a concert. Made in Australia by the British Production House Ealing Studios.
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ACMI Identifier
508452
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kalgoorlie (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - Australia
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Pianists - Biography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)