Heritage
Synopsis
In colonial Australia, James Morrison is a young teamster who has two friends, Long and Short. He is betrothed to Jane Judd when he visits Sydney and meets fiery Irish girl Biddy O'Shea, who is just off the "wife ship" – a boatload of women from an Irish orphanage bought out to Australia. James is attracted to Biddy and promises to marry her. James returns to Bathurst to break the news to Jane, but his mother dies and makes James promise to marry her daughter. He feels obliged to honour his old commitment to Jane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Chauvel
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Chauvel
- Original Score
- Harry Jacobs
- Original Title
- Heritage
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Expeditionary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Chauvel
Charles Chauvel
Harry Jacobs
Tasman Higgins, Arthur Higgins
Lola Lindsay
Charles Chauvel
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Chauvel
Director
Tasman Higgins
Director of Photography
Arthur Higgins
Director of Photography
Charles Chauvel
Writer
Lola Lindsay
Editor
Charles Chauvel
Producer
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What is Heritage about?
In colonial Australia, James Morrison is a young teamster who has two friends, Long and Short. He is betrothed to Jane Judd when he visits Sydney and meets fiery Irish girl Biddy O'Shea, who is just off the "wife ship" – a boatload of women from an Irish orphanage bought out to Australia. James is attracted to Biddy and promises to marry her. James returns to Bathurst to break the news to Jane, but his mother dies and makes James promise to marry her daughter. He feels obliged to honour his old commitment to Jane.
Who directed Heritage?
Heritage was directed by Charles Chauvel.
Who stars in Heritage?
The principal cast of Heritage includes Frank Harvey, Franklyn Bennett, Margot Rhys, Peggy Maguire, Harold Meade.
When was Heritage released and how long is it?
Heritage was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Heritage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heritage was composed by Harry Jacobs.