Heritage
Apr 13, 1935 · 1h 34m
Director
Charles ChauvelOverview
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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About Heritage
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…
When was Heritage released?
Heritage was released on April 13, 1935.
How long is Heritage?
Heritage runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who directed Heritage?
Heritage was directed by Charles Chauvel.
Who is in the cast of Heritage?
The cast of Heritage includes Frank Harvey (Governor Arthur Phillip), Franklyn Bennett (James Morrison), Margot Rhys (Jane Judd), Peggy Maguire (Biddy O'Shea) and Harold Meade (Frank Parry).