The Getting of Wisdom
Synopsis
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Witcombe
- Original Title
- The Getting of Wisdom
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
Eleanor Witcombe
Phillip Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Beresford
Director
Eleanor Witcombe
Writer
Phillip Adams
Producer
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What is The Getting of Wisdom about?
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
Who directed The Getting of Wisdom?
The Getting of Wisdom was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in The Getting of Wisdom?
The principal cast of The Getting of Wisdom includes Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy, Sheila Helpmann.
When was The Getting of Wisdom released and how long is it?
The Getting of Wisdom was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.