Heritage
Originally released in 1935. Heritage is a adventure/romance film. directed by Charles Chauvel.
Starring Frank Harvey, Franklyn Bennett, and Margot Rhys
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Harvey
as Governor Arthur Phillip
Franklyn Bennett
as James Morrison
Margot Rhys
as Jane Judd
Peggy Maguire
as Biddy O'Shea
Harold Meade
as Frank Parry
Joe Valli
as Short
Norman French
as Governor Lachlan Macquarie
Leonard Stephens
as Greenway
Austin Milroy
as Major Ross
Victor Fitzherbert
as William Wentworth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Expeditionary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 jus...
Who directed Heritage?
Heritage was directed by Charles Chauvel.
How long is Heritage?
Heritage has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Heritage released?
Heritage was released on April 13, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heritage?
The main cast of Heritage includes Frank Harvey, Franklyn Bennett, Margot Rhys, Peggy Maguire, Harold Meade.