Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet
Dec 16, 2021 · 1h 20m
Director
Wayne GroomOverview
Marjorie grew up in Winchelsea in country Victoria, Australia, dreaming of becoming an opera star like Dame Nellie Melba. In 1928 she went to Paris to study opera without knowing a word of French and having never heard of Richard Wagner. In 1941, at the height her success, she was tragically cut down by polio and became completely paralysed. With the help of Australian nurse, Sister Kenny, Marjorie regained movement in her upper body and resumed her career in a wheelchair. In 1955, MGM made a movie of her life, "Interrupted Melody", starring Eleanor Parker and Glenn Ford, which won an Academy Award.
Cast of Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet
Crew of Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet
About Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet
What is Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet about?
Marjorie grew up in Winchelsea in country Victoria, Australia, dreaming of becoming an opera star like Dame Nellie Melba. In 1928 she went to Paris to study opera without knowing a word of French and having never heard of Richard Wagner. In 1941, at the height her success, she was tragically cut down by polio and became completely paralysed. With the help of Australian nurse, Sister Kenny…
When was Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet released?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet was released on December 16, 2021.
How long is Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet was directed by Wayne Groom.
Who is in the cast of Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
The cast of Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet includes Kiri Te Kanawa (Narrator), Ita Buttrose (Self), Richard Bonynge (Self), Brian Castles Onion (Self) and Miki Oikawa (Self).