The getting of wisdom
(DVD)
Published
New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2012].
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| West Chicago Public Library District - Adult AV | DVD GET | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2012].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
738329077624
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novel by Henry Handel Richardson.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1977.
General Note
Special features: "Telling schoolgirl tales" feature-length documentary; original posters; original press kit; stills gallery; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Donald McAlpine; editor, William Anderson.
Participants/Performers
Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy, Sheila Helpman, Candy Raymond, John Waters, Barry Humphries.
Description
The suffocating repressiveness of the Victorian era is superbly realized by director Bruce Beresford in The Getting of Wisdom. Thirteen-year-old Laura, an incorrigible free spirit from the Australian outback, is enrolled in a prestigious girl's boarding school. The indoctrination process is a rough one, and Laura very nearly loses her individuality and sense of self-worth. When she does mature, however, it is on her terms, and not the school's.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, widescreen (16x9, 1.85:1) presentation; stereo.
Language
English.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Witcombe, E., Adams, P., Beresford, B., Fowle, S., Ryan, H., Donovan, T., Kennedy, P., Waters, J., & Richardson, H. H. (2012). The getting of wisdom (Widescreen edition.). Kino Lorber.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eleanor. Witcombe et al.. 2012. The Getting of Wisdom. New York, NY: Kino Lorber.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Eleanor. Witcombe et al.. The Getting of Wisdom New York, NY: Kino Lorber, 2012.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Witcombe, E., Adams, P., Beresford, B., Fowle, S., Ryan, H., Donovan, T. and Kennedy, P. et al (2012). The getting of wisdom. Widescreen edn. New York, NY: Kino Lorber.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Witcombe, Eleanor., et al. The Getting of Wisdom Widescreen edition., Kino Lorber, 2012.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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