An Australian by Marriage is a 1923 Australian dramatized documentary directed by Raymond Longford. It was commissioned by the Australian government for the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley Park, London, in 1924, to serve as propaganda for attracting migrants to Australia.[1]
An Australian by Marriage | |
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Directed by | Raymond Longford |
Starring | Lottie Lyell |
Cinematography | Bert Ive |
Release date | 1923 |
Country | Australia |
Language | Silent film |
Isabelle (Lottie Lyell) emigrates from England to Australia after getting engaged to an Australian carpenter. Isabelle is met by the Y.W.C.A. on arrival and secures a position as a nursemaid. She and herfiancébuild a home. They obtain a baby bonus.[2]
According to one review, "the picture is well produced and acted in a bright manner, and should, indeed, be a great incentive for young people to migrate to the Commonwealth."[3]
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