Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet (2021)

From Victorian farm girl to one of the world’s greatest opera sopranos

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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.

Director: Wayne Groom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Carolyn Bilsborow
Editing: Carolyn Bilsborow
Production: Australian International Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

biography, opera singer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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, 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.
Who directed Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet was directed by Wayne Groom.
Who stars in Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet stars Kiri Te Kanawa, Ita Buttrose, Richard Bonynge, Brian Castles Onion, Miki Oikawa, John Bolton-Wood.
How long is Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet is a Documentary film.
Where was Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet produced?
Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet was produced in Australia.