The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric (1933)
Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.
Director: Jenny Gilbertson
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1933
Cast
- John Gilbertson
- Enga Stout - Enga
Screenplay
Music: Kenneth Leslie-Smith
Production: Zenifilms
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Jenny Gilbertson
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric about?
- Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.
- Who directed The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric?
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric was directed by Jenny Gilbertson.
- Who stars in The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric?
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric stars John Gilbertson, Enga Stout.
- How long is The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric?
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric?
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric produced?
- The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric was produced in United Kingdom.