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The Getting of Wisdom

19771h 41mBruce Beresford
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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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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What is The Getting of Wisdom (1977) 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…

Who stars in The Getting of Wisdom?

The Getting of Wisdom stars Susannah Fowle (Laura Tweedle Rambotham), Hilary Ryan (Evelyn), Terence Donovan (Tom McNamara), Patricia Kennedy (Miss Chapman), Sheila Helpmann (Mrs. Gurley). The film was directed by Bruce Beresford.

How long is The Getting of Wisdom?

The Getting of Wisdom has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977.

Is The Getting of Wisdom worth watching?

The Getting of Wisdom holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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